Overview

This program provides broad academic study and supervised field experiences in literacy education for certified teachers who are prepared to assume leadership roles as competent and qualified literacy instructors, specialists and consultants.

The program follows the International Reading Association's Guidelines for the Specialized Preparation of Reading Professionals and guidelines established by the New York State Commissioner of Education. Integrally woven into the program are understandings of critical literacy, multiculturalism and diversity in relation to race, ethnicity, gender, culture, language, socio-economic background, learning style and ability.

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The Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 12) program at Binghamton University boasts strong content speciality as well as diverse student and faculty backgrounds. Faculty advisors and office staff are always available to assist students in tailoring their course of study and field placements.

Students are encouraged to take advantage of a well-established network of alumni and professional connections that will help with student teaching and field visits and placement. There are urban, suburban and rural schools in close proximity where student teaching opportunities are available.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Emergency Literacy
Language Acquisition & Literature Instruction for ELL
Current Research, Theory & Pedagogy
Teaching Methods
Texts, Tools, and Culture
Disciplinary Literacy
Administration, Organisation & Supervision

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Binghamton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online graduate degree application with graduate degree application fee
Transcripts from each college or university that you have attended
Personal statement
Please see the TLEL Admissions website for additional information about the personal statement.
Résumé or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation
The department will accept additional letters of recommendation.
Teaching certification
Official GRE scores
Any program-specific materials

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3390 USD / year

≈ 3390 USD / year
Out-of-State

3390 USD / year

≈ 3390 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

2826 USD / year

≈ 2826 USD / year

Funding

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