Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 6) Advanced Certificate

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NY State Program Code: 31150
HEGIS Code: 0830.00
CIP Code: 13.1315

(18 credits)
Estimated time of completion: 1 year

Literacy Education

Evelyn O’Connor, Program Director
Harvey Hall, Room 217
p – (516) 877-4173
f – (516) 877-4097
e – eoconnor@adelphi.edu

For more information, see Literacy Education: Birth–Grade 6 and Grade 5-12, M.S. , Literacy Education: Birth–Grade 6, M.S. , and Literacy Education: Grade 5–12, M.S.

Candidate must hold a master’s degree in a related area and a valid New York State Teacher certification to complete the advanced certificate program. Candidate assumes full responsibility for all tuition and fees incurred.

Advanced Certificates in Literacy Education

A candidate must hold a related Master’s degree and a valid NYS teacher certification to be eligible for the Post-Master’s program.

The following courses are required for students seeking a NY State Certification:

One course that develops the skills necessary to provide instruction and progress of students with disabilities for students
One course in Children’s Literature or Literature for Young Adults
One course in the cultural aspects of Literacy

Course selection must be approved by department adviser
Candidates can choose between three programs to obtain certification as a literacy specialist

Requirements for the Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 6)

ELY (0802) 601 - Professional Seminar I Credits: 2.00 (prior or corequisite with ELY 750 )
ELY (0802) 602 - The Reading-Writing Connections Credits: 3.00
ELY (0802) 750 - Assessing & Addressing Literacy Needs I Credits: 3.00 *
ELY (0802) 751 - Assessing & Addressing Literacy Needs II Credits: 3.00 **
ELY (0802) 753 - Practicum in Literacy I Credits: 3.00
ELY (0802) 755 - Practicum Lab I Credits: 0.00
ELY (0802) 789 - Organizing, Supervising and Reforming Literacy Program Credits: 3.00
ELY (0802) 790 - Professional Seminar II Credits: 1.00

Additional Graduation Requirements - D A S A Training

EDU (0801) 697 - Dignity for all Students Act ( D A S A ) Training Credits: 0.00

Additional Requirement for Program Completion/State Certification

All teacher certification candidates must take and pass the New York State Teacher’s Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) required for their particular area of certification, which includes the Content Specialty Test in Literacy.