Overview

Another major focus area of the Literacy Specialist program of the University at Buffalo is the study of reading difficulties, including classroom and clinical assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of reading. Through our program, you can obtain dual certifications: B–6 Literacy Specialist and 5–12 Literacy Specialist.

About the Literacy Specialist program

The features of our program include:

clinic-based practicum in the diagnosis and reading re-mediation of struggling readers in the University at Buffalo Center for Literacy and Reading Instruction and a classroom-based summer practicum at a school in a local district

knowledge of the theories, methods and materials of reading instruction, language instruction, reading assessment and diagnosis

study of literacy and technology; adolescent literacy practices; and content area reading instruction, language, literacy and culture

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Acquisition & Instruction Pre-K/2

Childhood Literacy Methods

Middle Childhood/Adolescent Literacy Methods

Language, Literacy and Culture

Improving Instruction in Elementary Language Arts

Classroom Literacy Assessment & Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-37

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for this program, you must have applied for, or received, initial New York State teacher certification

You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

Application fee: A $50 non-refundable application fee

Test scores

Contact information for two individuals who will each be asked to provide an electronic recommendation letter

Unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended

Statement of education and career goals

Official original proof of your degree

A course-by-course transcript evaluation by a NACES member organization

A copy of your passport biographical page

Official test scores for either the TOEFL, the IELTS or PTE

Financial documentation

An official bank statement

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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

About the Literacy Specialist program

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

Buffalo

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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