Master of Science in Literacy and English Language Learners Online

Program Overview

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.

Application Requirements Curriculum & Planning Guide

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Students can complete the Literacy and English Language Learners program in two and a half years.

Students will be assigned a faculty adviser upon completion of the application for admission. Students should meet with the assigned adviser prior to beginning their program of study and periodically thereafter. The adviser will assist the student in planning his/her program.

Decisions for admittance into the graduate program are based upon a comprehensive system, which includes multiple measures to assess the personal characteristics, communications and basic skills proficiency of candidates.

How to Apply

This system includes (a) application (b) official transcripts or in-progress letter (c) references (d) statement of intent (e) resume and/or experience profile

Students may attend an interview which will examine the student’s career goals, personal readiness for their program, multicultural sensitivity and awareness, and personal judgment and decision-making skills.

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If you are matriculated (accepted) student you may qualify for a Stafford Student Loan, a Federal Perkins Loan, a TAP award (New York state residents).

Financial Aid

Students must maintain a B average in course work and successfully complete a comprehensive examination and all practicum and internship placements.

Prepare to Soar

Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways

Career Pathways

Film Industry
Literacy Assistance
Speech and Language Therapy
Teaching
Translation Work

Accreditations

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?

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