Degree
Master of Science in Education
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements for admission to a degree
program stated in the current Graduate Catalog, the applicant
for enrollment in the program leading to a Master of Science in
Education in Literacy Education (Birth-Grade 6; Grade 5-12) should
present the following:
1. Official transcripts documenting a bachelor's degree from an
accredited college or university.
2. Documentation of an initial/provisional certificate (or a certificate
of qualification for initial or provisional certification) in
early childhood, childhood, elementary education, middle school
education, adolescence education or secondary education, and/or
special education issued by the New York State Education Department.
3. An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0.
4. Two recommendation checklists (forms included in the application
packet).
5. A typewritten statement demonstrating commitment to and interest
in literacy education as well as an ability to write clearly and
well. The question/rubric is available from the Graduate Studies
Office web site.
Literacy Department
