Literacy Education, M.Ed.

Build on your existing certification as you take advantage of the growing demand for literacy specialists. Roberts students thrive in a supportive, personalized environment of carefully designed courses and supervised clinical experiences.

Program Highlights

GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

in a Supervised Reading Clinic

FULL-TIME CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR

provides on-campus finger-printing and facilitates the certification process

FREE REVIEW SESSIONS FOR STATE-REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS

available through the Learning Center

ANNUAL MOCK INTERVIEW PROGRAM

allows students to network with area school administrators

CHOOSE FROM FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME OPTIONS

designed for working teachers

EVENING CLASSES, SMALL CLASS SIZE

with full and part-time options

TUITION & AID

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Program Credits: 30

Standard Completion Time
12-18 months

Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

What Will I Learn?

This Master's in Literacy Education stresses both the teaching of effective reading and writing skills as well as assessment, teaching strategies, and critiquing books. This 30 credit program prepares you for certification in grades K-12. You will strengthen your skills through classroom discussion, online assignments, and supervised practice in 100 hours of literacy clinic.

Courses

Where Can It Take Me?

Careers

Teacher
Reading Specialist

Employers

Rochester City School District
Charter Schools
Public Schools
Private Schools

Alumni Success

Crystal Sessoms ’14

Special Education Teacher and JV Girls Basketball Coach, Ithaca City School District

Kendra Zaffuto

Kendra Zaffuto ’14

Math and Social Studies Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women

Daisy Algarin

Daisy Algarin ’16

5^th Grade ELA, PUC Achieve Charter School

Who Will I Meet?

Jennifer Iacucci '16

“The Master's in Literacy program has allowed me to develop my understanding of Literacy development in children while enhancing my teaching abilities through a hands-on approach in a supportive environment.”

Elizabeth Stevens, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Education

During her graduate work, Elizabeth taught sixth grade in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District for five years. She has published articles in the Journal of Adult & Adolescent Literacy and Journal of Research on Technology in Education. Dr. Stevens is a member of the International Literacy Association, Literacy Research Association, Reading League, and Rochester Area Literacy Council.

Location & Start Dates

Earn Professional Teacher Certification in Rochester, NY

Monday, August 27, 2018 | Roberts Campus

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Contact Us

Adult and Graduate Admissions
585.594.6600
AGE-Admissions@roberts.edu

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