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/Special Education PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Complete a dual degree in Literacy/Special education.
Prepare to effectively work with students with disabilities and reading difficulties. Diminish the artificial distinctions between general educators and special educators.
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
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“Aside from stellar academics, the professors made you want to strive to be the best you could be. Because of their support and guidance, I learned to develop and foster positive interpersonal relationships, which are crucial in my role as a literacy coach.” – Shannon Donohue, Literacy Coach, Green Island Union Free School District
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 • Content Specialty Tests • or equivalent Deadline: Rolling admission Start date: Fall, Spring, Summer semester
PROGRAM SUMMARY | Master of Science in Literacy/Special Education Phase I
Phase II
Phase III - Part A Phase III - Part B
EDU 545
Technology and Literacy
3 credits
EDU 576
Emergent Language & Literature
3 credits
RWL 572
Literacy Assessment
4 credits
SED 555
Diagnosis and Assessment of Students with Disabilities
3 credits
SED 567
Introduction to Special Education
3 credits
SED 531
High/Low Incidence Disabilities
3 credits
SED 532
Severe and Multiple Disabilities
3 credits
SED 533
Strategies for Mathematics: Students with Disabilities
2 credits
SED 582
Strategies for Literary Development: Students with Disabilities
3 credits
EDU 594
Teacher-Researcher-Portfolio
3 credits
SED 595
Student Teaching in Special Education
3 credits
RWL 620
Diagnosing Literacy Difficulties
6 credits
RWL 621
Teaching Striving Learners
6 credits
RWL 621P
Portfolio
0 credit
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TOTAL CREDITS
CONTACT:
Leslie Peppin Office Coordinator Esteves School of Education 518-244-2313 | peppil@sage.edu
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