http://literacy@hawkmail.newpaltz.edu
Kathleen Lord, Coordinator
(845) 257-2833
The State University of New York at New Paltz offers a graduate program in Literacy Education (grades B-6 or 5-12) for students interested in becoming a literacy specialist. Successful applicants will have initial NYS teaching certification (in one of the areas below) and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
Additionally, we offer an accelerated program for students seeking a second master's degree in literacy education. Successful second degree applicants will have earned a master's degree in a related field within education and be certified in one of the areas below:
Acceptable NYS Teaching Certification Areas:
- Early Childhood (B-2) or Childhood Education 1-6
- Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12) or Adolescence/Middle Grades Education (all subjects)
- Special Education (B-2, 1-6, or 7-12)
- Speech and Hearing Handicapped
- Music Education
- Art Education.
NOTE: Three years of teaching experience as a certified literacy teacher is required for professional certification.
