Overview

This Literacy Education (Birth - Grade 6) program from Binghamton University 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.

Internships, Research Opportunities and More

The program 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.

After You Graduate

The completion of this degree and other requirements leads to a New York State certification as a literacy teacher.
Employment opportunities for teachers have improved significantly over the last few years, particularly for teachers who are willing to relocate.
Alumni of our programs in education teach at numerous schools regionally and around the country.
Due to strict licensure rules, a New York State teaching license is well respected across the nation.
Typically, graduates of the programs easily find employment as teachers in other states.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Early Language & Emergent Literacy
Language Acquisition & Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners
Instructional Methods for Teaching Reading and Writing
Texts, Tools, and Culture
Disciplinary Literacy
Administration, Organization, and Supervision of Literacy Programs

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide a complete set of your undergraduate (and, if applicable, graduate) transcripts
Have earned, at minimum 3.0 GPA over your entire undergraduate career
You must provide financial documentation that supports what you have indicated as your source of funding

Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test scores

Résumé or curriculum vitae
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

24500 USD/year

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National

24500 USD/year

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In-State

11310 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 11310 USD per year

Funding

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