Teaching Literacy Grades 5-12 Advanced Certificate

Mi-Hyun Chung, Ph.D., Chair

(914) 674-3057

The 15-credit Advanced Certificate in Teaching Literacy, Grades 5–12 will permit qualified applicants, who have a master’s degree and hold a teaching certificate in another area to earn initial or professional certification in Teaching Literacy, Grades 5–12. This certificate requires completion of the five courses listed below, completion of Content Specialty Test in Literacy and completion of 50 hours of practical experience in EDUC 659 . Applicants to this program must also include a copy of the initial certificate with their application materials.

The Five Courses Are

EDUC 561 - Ltrcy Instctn Stdnts Dsbls Credit(s): 3
EDUC 590 - Teach Writing/Writing Process Credit(s): 3
EDUC 621 - Ltrcy Instrc Adol Lit Grd 5-12 Credit(s): 3
EDUC 643 - Read/Write Cntnt Area Grd 5-12 Credit(s): 3
EDUC 659 - Pract Literacy Assess Birth-12 Credit(s): 3

Academic Catalog

Teaching Literacy Grades 5-12 Advanced Certificate

The Five Courses Are

Total Credits: 15