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Overview
Participants in the master’s degree in Literacy Acquisition and Development at The City University of New York will learn how to teach literacy to students from culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and developmentally-diverse backgrounds. Graduate students will integrate in-depth knowledge of current research with active inquiry into literacy methodologies.
Admission requirements
Admission requires candidates to be initially certified by New York State in early childhood, childhood, or secondary education, ESL, bilingual education or special education. Students should select preparation for either the Birth to 6th Grade or the 5th-12th Grade literacy certificate.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Literacy Strategies: From Birth to 6th grade
- First and Second Language and Literacy Acquisition
- Negotiating Curriculum Standards, Children's Inquiries and Appropriate Multicultural Materials for Children from Birth to Grade 6
- Home-School Partnerships for Literacy Development
- Literacy for Struggling Readers and Writers
- Writing for Teachers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
32 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Teaching Literacy Education View 1796 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application fee of $75
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Language Test Requirements: TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson (PTE) or Duolingo
Tuition Fee
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International
27360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
27360 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 855 USD per credit during 12 months.
Resident:
- Full-time - $5,545/semester
- Part-time - $470/credit
Living costs for New York City
1819 - 3968 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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