Overview

This Literacy Education: Birth to Grade 12 programme from Syracuse University reflects the latest research and work around literacy instruction through personal instruction, dynamic online experiences, and community-based projects. This programme meets the academic requirements for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in Literacy Education (both Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12); existing initial certification in any teaching area is required.

Why Literacy Education at Syracuse?

Complete your degree in one calendar year, or study part time while working with flexible course options – all classes are in the afternoon, evening, or summer to accommodate working teachers.

The programme aligns with the professional standards of the International Literacy Association.

Take classes and work with with faculty who have received special recognition for teaching excellence, and are leaders in national and international professional organizations such as National Council of Teachers of English, International Literacy Association, and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Small student cohorts and a highly engaged alumni network mean you get to know your teachers and peers who will become your lifelong colleagues.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Comprehension

Data-Driven Early Literacy Intervention & Coaching

Early Intervention for Children’s Reading Problems

Teaching Academic Writing

Children’s and Adolescent Literature

Issues in Educating English Language Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0

Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study

A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to diversity, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics

3 Letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member)

Resume or CV

GRE not required (optional)

An earned or about to be earned NYS initial certification in any teaching area

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Literacy Education at Syracuse?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Syracuse

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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