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Take your teaching career to the next level at Alfred

The Master of Science in Education in Literacy is a professional certification program for teachers who hold the initial certificate in any teaching area. While the degree is in literacy, the focus of the program is preparing teachers to infuse literacy strategies into instructional activities at any grade level or in any content area. The Alfred University Literacy program is an excellent opportunity for teachers in the Corning area who are employed in full-time positions and need to complete courses for the professional certificate.

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Program Snapshot

Degrees
Literacy (MS Ed)

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The Basics

The program consists of a 30 credit, 9 course sequence that may be completed in one calendar year and is ideal for full time teachers. To accommodate normal work schedules, most classes meet for full day sessions on Saturdays, with each course meeting 5 times. Students enter with a cohort and move through the program together on the same schedule.

Program Emphasis

The program emphasizes the practical application of current reading approaches, strategies, materials, methodologies, goal assessment, techniques, evaluation, and professional responsibilities of a literacy specialist. The MSEd in Literacy leads to initial certification for All Grades and meets the requirements for professional certification in a student’s initial certification area.

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