Companion Certificate Program in Literacy (birth-grade 6)
Upon successful completion of the above requirements, candidates may apply to continue to the Companion Certificate Program in Literacy (birth-grade 6) leading to an additional New York State certification. Candidates are recommended for each certification in separate semesters.
Requirement
Required Courses (16 credits)
| ED 5470 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS: PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 3 | 3 |
| ED 5480 | LITERACY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS PUPILS IN GRADES 3-6 | 3 |
| ED 5510 | READING IMPROVEMENT THROUGH WRITING | 3 |
| ED 5690 | EMERGENT LITERACY | 3 |
To be completed after above:
Students in the companion literacy program are required to complete ED 5620 (Applied Research Practicum in Literacy Remediation - Childhood). This course is a reflective practicum that is the culmination of the certificate program for teachers of literacy from birth to grade 6. The practicum involves tutoring diverse pupils with literacy problems, including native English speakers with disabilities and pupils who are English language learners.
| ED 5620 | APPLIED RESEARCH PRACTICUM IN LITERACY REMEDIATION- CHILDHOOD | 4 |