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Literacy and English Language Learners

Master of Science in Education

Overview of Literacy and English Language Learners Program

Literacy and English language learners program prepares individuals with initial certification to provide appropriate literacy assessments, interventions, and supports for all learners with a special focus on English language learners.

Children and adolescents, including English language learners, who do not meet literacy benchmarks are placed at a significant disadvantage both in school and in their later adult lives.

As well, candidates will acquire awareness and understanding of the social-cultural and socio-linguistic issues that impact the acquisition of English as an additional language. The program includes the most current theory and practice, and the program leads to New York state initial certification as literacy specialists birth to grade 12 and as ESOL teachers birth to grade 12.

Candidates must hold a teacher certification in another area prior to admission that includes at least six credit hours of literacy coursework in literacy skills and methods, and three credit hours of coursework in teaching students with disabilities.

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Why Literacy and English Language Learners at NU?

Experiential Learning

Apply the principles of effective literacy instruction to all learners, with a special focus on English language learners.

Diversity

Address a variety of literacy strengths and needs in both traditional and inclusive classrooms with learners of diverse cultural, ethnic, linguistic, racial, and social backgrounds.

Support

Identify and support all learners with literacy difficulties, including English language learners, through appropriate assessments, intervention, and curricular adaptation.

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Hannah Benson
During my [time] at Niagara University, I learned so much from my professors and enjoyed small classes that allowed me to connect with my peers and deeply engage in the content and concepts. I am incredibly grateful to Niagara University for helping me to obtain my current position by preparing me to succeed in the interview and job search process, and to work meaningfully and effectively in my subsequent career.”
Hannah Benson
Special Education Teacher, Orleans/Niagara BOCES

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