Program of Study
Once admitted you will consult with the program advisor, Amy Lui, at 212-998-5460, to plan a program of study. At that time you will be assigned to a faculty advisor who will be able to offer further guidance in terms of program and career-related decisions.
MA in Literacy Education
Program of Study (34 Points)
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Course Number |
Title of Course |
Points |
|---|---|---|
Content Core (15 credits) |
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| LITC-GE 2010 | Language and Literacy Development | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2016 | Reading and Writing: Foundations | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2012 | LITB Literacy Education I: Reading Practices in Early Childhood/Childhood | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2014 or ENGED-GE 2509 |
LITC Literacy Education I: Middle Childhood/Adolescence Teaching Reading in the Secondary Classroom |
3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2013 | LITB Literacy Education II: Writing Practices in Early Childhood/Childhood | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2015 | LITC Literacy Education II: Middle Childhood/Adolescence | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2017 | Texts, Tools and Culture (LITC can substitute ENGED-GE 2521, Literature and the Adolescent Experience or ENGED-GE 2577, Pluralistic Approaches to Cultural Literacy |
3 pts. |
Intervention Core (13 credits) |
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| LITC-GE 2011 | Literacy Assessment | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2991 | LITB Supervised Practicum Early Childhood/Childhood | 4 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2992 | LITC Supervised Practicum Middle Childhood/Adolescence | 4 pts. |
| SPCED-GE 2055 | Literacy for the Special Learner | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2065 | Organization and Supervision of Literacy Programs | 3 pts. |
Electives (6 cr.) |
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Total Credits: 34 |
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Full-time, sample program
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Course Number |
Title of Course |
Points |
|---|---|---|
Fall |
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| LITC-GE 2010 | Language Development | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2012 or LITC-GE 2014 | Literacy Education I: Reading Practices | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2013 or LITC-GE 2015 | Literacy Education II: Writing Practices | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2016 | Reading and Writing: Foundations | 3 pts. |
January |
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| LITC-GE 2011 | Literacy Assessment | 3 pts. |
Spring |
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| LITC-GE 2017 | Texts, Tools and Culture | 3 pts. |
| SPCED-GE 2055 | Literacy for the Special Learner | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2065 | Organization and Supervision of Literacy Programs | 3 pts. |
| Take either of the following: | ||
| LITC-GE 2030 | Supervised Practicum Early Childhood/Childhood or | 4 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2031 | Supervised Practicum Middle Childhood/Adolescence | 4 pts. |
Summer |
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| Elective | 6 pts. | |
Part-time, sample program
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Course Number |
Title of Course |
Points |
|---|---|---|
Fall 1 |
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| LITC-GE 2010 | Language Development | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2016 | Reading and Writing: Foundations | 3 pts. |
Spring 1 |
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| LITC-GE 2017 | Texts, Tools and Culture | 3 pts. |
| Elective | 3 pts. | |
Summer 1 |
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| Elective | 3 pts. | |
Fall 2 |
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| LITC-GE 2012 or LITC-GE 2014 | Literacy Education I: Reading Practices | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2013 or LITC-GE 2015 | Literacy Education II: Writing Practices | 3 pts. |
Spring 2 |
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| SPCED-GE 2055 | Literacy for the Special Learner | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2011 | Literacy Assessment | 3 pts. |
| LITC-GE2065 | Organization and Supervision of Literacy Programs | 3 pts. |
Summer 2 |
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| Take one of the following repeated twice for a total of 4 credits: | ||
| LITC-GE 2030 | Supervised Practicum Early Childhood/Childhood or | 4 pts. |
| LITC-GE 2031 | Supervised Practicum Middle Childhood/Adolescence | 4 pts. |
Recommended Electives:
Early Childhood/Childhood Education:
- Working with Parents CHDED-GE 2297 (January and May Intersession)
Education Communication and Technology:
- Integrating Media and Technology in K-12 Curriculum EDCT-GE 2018 (summer)
Educational Theatre:
- Drama with Special Education Population I/II/III MPAET-GE 2960/2961/2962 (fall and spring)
- Teaching Literacy through Drama MPAET-GE 2971 (fall)
- Understanding Diversity MPAET-GE 2977 (summer)
English Education:
- Literature and the Adolescent Experience ENGED-GE 2521 (spring)
- Pluralistic Approaches ENGED-GE 2577 (fall)
Multilingual Multicultural Studies:
- Bilingual Exceptional Child BILED-GE 2103 (fall and summer 2008)
- Intercultural Perspectives LANED-GE 2005 (summer, fall and spring)
- Methods of Teaching Language Arts & Literacy with a Bilingual Approach BILED-GE 2110 (summer)
- Teaching Second Languages: Theory and Practice TESOL-GE 2002 (summer, fall and spring)
Special Education:
- Psychology Foundation of Learning Disabilities SPCED-GE 2131 (fall)