Overview

In this Literacy Program at The City University of New York, teachers increase their abilities to create effective literacy instruction for linguistically, socio-economically, and developmentally diverse classrooms. Teachers also develop skill in integrating in-depth knowledge of current research with active inquiry into literacy methodologies.

What you'll learn

The program is state-certified and graduates can be certified in one of two license strands: Birth to 6th Grade Literacy License or 5th to 12th Grade Literacy License

Each spring, the Literacy Program sponsors an Urban Educators' Conference. The conference offers interactive workshops led by teacher researchers and focusing on valuable teaching and literacy approaches.

Join an exciting, nationally accredited, graduate Literacy program that is committed to supporting urban educators. Work towards your New York State Permanent Certification as well as one of two literacy licenses: Birth-6th grade or 5-12th grade

Learn how to differentiate instruction, motivate students, strengthen reading and writing abilities, and select and implement powerful resources.
Become a critical consumer as well as producer of literacy research. Learn how to conduct your own action research study, explore cutting edge theoretical perspectives and immerse yourself in the most sound and innovative classroom practices.
Learn how to organize literacy learning around an inquiry-based, learning-centered classroom.
Expand your understanding of what literacy is and can be in your own and your students' lives. Increase you skill in supporting children and youth to make meaning and sense out of different kinds of texts and to cultivate their voice and agency as writers and learners.
Become a reflective practitioner of your craft and a literacy leader in your chosen field!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emergent to Fluent Literacy (for B-6th Certification)
Fluent to Experienced Literacy (for 5th – 12th Certification)
Literacy Strategies & Resources Across the Curriculum (for B-6th Certification)
Literacy Strategies & Resources Across the Curriculum (for 5th – 12th Certification)
First & Second Language/ Dialect and Literacy Acquisition
Writing for Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's Conferred Degree Date.
A 3.0 average in the above degree & prerequisite courses.
Three letters of reference: two must be current professional.
A successful interview with literacy faculty.
Initial New York State Certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education or Special Education.

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

25650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

New York City

Funding

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