M.S.Ed. in Literacy
The M.S.Ed. Literacy program is a fully online, 30-credit hour program that prepares candidates to serve in the field of literacy education. For recent revision to the program, please contact Carolyn Stone at stonecs@potsdam.edu. In accordance with New York State certification regulations, Literacy Program applicants must have preparation in general education. Literacy Program candidates are eligible to obtain Initial certification in Literacy All Grades PK-12 as well as satisfying the academic requirements for Professional certification in their initial New York certification area. The Literacy Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) until 2028.
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- design and implement an evidence-based, supplemental, and intervention approach and program after interpreting multiple learner data sources of a student’s reading and writing challenges.
- develop a project proposal that can strengthen family-school community partnerships, and enhance literacy learning and development, within the focus school.
- communicate with the classroom teacher to compose a thematic unit, supporting learners’ needs, interests, and abilities.
- develop a research plan to discover best practices for teaching culturally linguistic and diverse learners.
Career Outlook
“Being a literacy specialist will open doors. Reading teachers are in high demand at schools. Once you leave SUNY Potsdam, you’re ready for your own classroom.”