Program: Literacy Education (Grades 5-12) Advanced Certificate - Adelphi University

2018-19 University Bulletin

Apr 18, 2025

NY State Program Code: 31151
HEGIS Code: 0830.00
CIP Code: 13.1315

(18 credits)
Estimated time of completion: 1 year

Federally Mandated Gainful Employment Disclosure

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at adelphi.edu/ge.

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

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For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at continuing-education.adelphi.edu/disclosures/

Requirements for the Advanced Certificate in Literacy Education (Grades 5-12)

Courses are three credits unless noted otherwise.

ELY (0802) 601 - Professional Seminar I Credits: 2.00 (prior or corequisite with ELY 750 )
ELY (0802) 603 - Lit in the Middle & Sec Schools Credits: 3.00
ELY (0802) 750 - Assessing & Addressing Lit Needs I Credits: 3.00 **
ELY (0802) 751 - Assessing & Addressing Lit 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

Note:

**Prerequisites required, please consult with your advisor.

Additional Graduation Requirements - D A S A Training

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