Required Courses for M.S. in Education in Literacy Leading to Professional Certification (Grades 5-12) — 36 Credits
| LIT 501 | Introduction to Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| LIT 502 | Teaching Reading Comprehension | 3 |
| LIT 503 | Using Literature in the Classroom | 3 |
| or | ||
| LIT 505 | Literature for Adolescents and Young Adults | 3 |
| LIT 512 | Teaching Writing in the Upper Grades | 3 |
| LIT 602 | Reading Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| LIT 611 | Assessing Literacy Behavior | 3 |
| LIT 612 | Teaching Remedial Students | 3 |
| LIT 701 | Practicum in Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| LIT 702 | Practicum in Remedial Instruction | 3 |
| LIT 750 | Research in Literacy Education | 3 |
Required Courses for M.S. in Education in the Dual Literacy Program Leading to Professional Certification (Birth-Grade 6 and Grade 5-12) – 36 Credits
| LIT 501 | Introduction to Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| LIT 502 | Teaching Reading Comprehension | 3 |
| LIT 503 | Using Literature in the Classroom | 3 |
| or | ||
| LIT 505 | Literature for Adolescents and Young Adults | 3 |
| LIT 511 | Teaching Writing in the Elementary Grades | 3 |
| LIT 512 | Teaching Writing in the Upper Grades | 3 |
| LIT 601 | Early Language and Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| LIT 602 | Reading Instruction in the Content Areas | 3 |
| LIT 611 | Assessing Literacy Behavior | 3 |
| LIT 612 | Teaching Remedial Students | 3 |
| or | ||
| LIT 613 | Teaching Young Remedial Students | 3 |
| LIT 701 | Practicum in Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| LIT 702 | Practicum in Remedial Instruction | 3 |
| LIT 750 | Research in Literacy Education | 3 |
Admission
General admission requirements for the Literacy Education Program
are the same
as those for The Graduate School. Two professional references, one
of which must be
from the principal or director of the school in which the applicant
is or was employed,
as well as a copy of the applicant’s New York State teaching
certificate (either Early
Childhood, Childhood or Secondary English) or an equivalent certificate
from another
state. When the College has received all application materials, an
appointment to
provide a writing sample will be arranged. This sample will identify
those who might
benefit from assistance from The College of New Rochelle’s
Learning Support Services,
available at no cost to students admitted to the program.
All applicants must arrange an interview with the Assistant Dean before final acceptance. Applicants who believe that all necessary documents have been submitted for matriculation in a master’s program should contact the Division office to verify that all required documents have been received.