Overview

The Literacy (Birth to Grade 6) MSc programme from the Long Island University (LIU) prepares professional teachers to teach reading, writing and literacy to children at various educational levels. Graduate students will learn to master the use of cutting-edge instructional techniques and technologies to boost children’s literacy skills and increase academic performance.

Key facts:

Following several intensive literacy courses, students apply their knowledge of literacy process, assessment and instructional strategies by working directly with young children with specific literacy needs.

Students will participate in a summer literacy clinic and will help lead reading, writing and literacy enrichment activities for children from a local elementary school.

Accreditation

All undergraduate and graduate programs at LIU Post are registered with the New York State Education Department and accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Reading and Writing Process
Literacy Research
Children's Literature
Language Acquisition
Reading and Writing Methods in Early and Middle Childhood

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions policy, you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. We recommend applying anywhere from 5 to 12 months prior to the start date.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Application for Admission

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. The degree should include content major or concentration (minimum 30 credits) and a strong liberal arts and science background that meet New York State Education Department criteria. Applicants to M.S. in Literacy Education programs should hold initial New York State teaching certification in areas other than literacy education.

Official copies of your undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts from any college(s) or universities you have attended.

Grade point average of 2.75. This average may be computed from the total undergraduate record or on the last 60 hours of study

One letter of recommendation from a professional in the field of education, psychology, or related disciplines which supports the student's request for admission, and addresses the student's academic skills and personal attributes, strengths and/or weaknesses

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43617 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43617 USD / year

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In-State

43617 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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