Science of Reading Fundamentals

The Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential (SoRF MC) is a fully online, non-credit microcredential designed for practicing P-12 teachers interested in learning about the research-based building blocks of reading instruction. Designed to complement any P-12 literacy-education program, the SoRF MC covers phonology, alphabetic principle, orthography and related topics and offers participants the option to join real-time webinars to engage with instructors and hear from additional literacy experts. The microcredential can be completed in as little as seven weeks or at a more gradual pace. NYS teachers will be awarded 35 CTLE hours upon completion.

Healthcare Administration

The Healthcare Administration microcredential recognizes the completion of a three-course sequence covering healthcare policy, healthcare financing, and healthcare administration. With the projected growth of more than 20% in healthcare administration jobs between 2016-2026, there is considerable demand for professionals with knowledge of the healthcare field. The healthcare administration microcredential exists within the MBA program as a selection of electives that allow students to add a specialized expertise without investing in a second master's degree. Although situated within the MBA program, non-matriculated students are eligible to earn this microcredential as well. 

To learn more, please contact:

Aaron Hines, Assistant Dean for MBA Programs
Phone: 845-257-2968 | Email: mba@newpaltz.edu
Courses: https://www.newpaltz.edu/mba/healthcare-administration-courses/ 

Music Business

The Music Business microcredential recognizes the completion of a four-course sequence covering artist management, entrepreneurship in music/art, arts and entertainment law, and financial statement analysis. Arts and culture are a source of growth in the Hudson Valley, and post pandemic, we expect a resurgence of the industry. There is demand for professionals with practical knowledge of how to structure and establish a business in the arts, specifically in music, as well as the management of artists and the related legal issues. The music business microcredential exists within the MBA program as a selection of electives that allow students to add a specialized expertise without investing in a second master's degree.  Although situated within the MBA program, non-matriculated students are eligible to earn this microcredential as well. 

To learn more, please contact:

Aaron Hines, Assistant Dean for MBA Programs
Phone: 845-257-2968 | Email: mba@newpaltz.edu
Courses: https://www.newpaltz.edu/mba/music-business-courses/