esteves school of education
Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Esteves School of Education’s master’s and doctoral programs meet the highest standards in the field. Graduates are highly effective educators, school counselors and school leaders who believe in full inclusion, value diversity and are knowledgeable about best practices.
Master of Science in Literacy Education PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Become a literacy specialist (Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12).
Promote practices that emphasize evidencebased teaching, differentiated instruction, diversity and inclusion, teaching English language learners and teacher reflection.
Immerse yourself in educational changes to meet the needs of struggling readers and writers; learn digital literacy skills to accommodate and engage at-risk learners; meet the International Literacy Association’s Literacy Specialist Standards.
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STUDENT TESTIMONIAL “I was taught foundational knowledge needed for literacy instruction and how to use assessment data to inform my teaching and impact student learning. As a result, my ability to deliver literacy instruction has been greatly enhanced.” – Crystal Martin, Grade 5 Castleton Elementary School
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended • One letter of recommendation • A 1-2 page career goals essay • Scores from one of the following: • GRE (Graduate Record Exam) • MAT (Miller Analogies Test) • edTPA • CST • or equivalent Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Science in Literacy Education Introductory Sequence
EDU 507
Responsive Classrooms: Valuing All Learners
3 credits
EDU 574
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
3 credits
EDU 545
Technology and Literacy
3 credits
EDU 576
Emergent Language & Literature
3 credits
RWL 572
Literacy Assessment
4 credits
Students must complete all courses in the introductory sequence before beginning the clinical sequence.
RWL 620
Diagnosing Literacy Difficulties
6 credits
RWL 621
Teaching Striving Learners
6 credits
RWL 621P
Portfolio
0 credit
Culminating Experience
EDU 594
Teacher-Researcher-Portfolio
3 credits
Clinical Sequence
TOTAL CREDITS
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Non-Credit Requirements • DASA Workshop: Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools Prevention and Intervention • Reporting Child Abuse & Maltreatment • School Violence Prevention Workshop
CONTACT:
Leslie Peppin Office Coordinator Esteves School of Education 518-244-2313 | peppil@sage.edu
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