Companion Certificate Program in Literacy (grades 5-12)
Upon completion of the above requirements, candidates may apply to continue to the Companion Certificate Program in Literacy (grades 5-12) leading to an additional New York State certification. Students are recommended for each certification in separate semesters.
Requirements
Required Courses (13 credits)
| ED 5480 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 5485 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 7-12 | 3 |
| ED 5502 | READING AND LITERATURE: GRADES 5 - 12 | 3 |
To be completed after above:
Students in the companion literacy program are required to complete ED 5621 (Applied Research in Literacy Remediation - Adolescence). This course is a reflective practicum that is the culmination of the certificate program for teachers of literacy grade 5-12. The practicum involves tutoring diverse pupils with literacy problems, including native English speakers with disabilities and pupils who are English language learners.
| ED 5621 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- ADOLESCENCE | 4 |