Master of Science in Education, Literacy
Literacy opens doors to new worlds and fuels the imagination. It makes it possible to understand the world around us and to communicate our thoughts, ideas, and feelings. As a literacy educator, you are making a profound difference in your students’ lives and in their future success.
Advance your career and become a literacy specialist in St. Thomas Aquinas College’s master’s program in literacy education.
Gain a deeper understanding of foundational literacy skills to energize classroom learning and empower students who struggle with literacy. Through our 36 credit program, you will learn the latest research and techniques to spark your students’ passion for reading and writing. Our nationally recognized faculty will guide you through your academic journey and ignite your future as a leader in literacy education.
Level I: Core (6 credits)
GED 3101 – Cognition and Instruction
GED 3102 – Research Methods in Education
Level II: Specialization (21 credits)
GED 3100 – Language and Literacy Development: Birth through Adolescence
GED 3403 – Literacy Strategies: From Foundational to Critical
GED 3406 – Diversity Themes in Literature
GED 3405 – Teaching Writing and Multimodal Text Production
GED 3404 – Content Area Literacy
GED 3401 -Diagnostic Assessment for Literacy Instruction and Intervention
GED 3402 – Language Acquisition and Literacy Development for English Language Learners K-12 grade
Level III: Electives (3 credits)
By advisement –Select a course from MSEd. program in Special Education/TESOL
Level IV: Capstone Experiences (6 credits)*
GED 6204 – Organizing and Supervising the Literacy Program
GED 7100 – Comprehensive Assessment (0cr)
GED 3407 -Literacy Practicum
Note: In order to graduate and get degree approval:
– Apply for matriculation after 12 credits including GED 3101 Cognition and Instruction.
– Complete all coursework and Content Specialty Test Literacy prior to practicum (capstone experience).
*Candidates are required to file a formal application. Application forms are available from the Graduate Education Office.
At a glance
- 36 Credit Graduate Program
- Chose from : Early Childhood & Childhood Literacy, Birth-Grade 6, or Middle Childhood & Adolescence Literacy, Grades 5-12
CONTACT
- Dana Caponong | Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions | dcaponon@stac.edu | 845-398-4220
Only at St. Thomas Aquinas College
Only at St. Thomas Aquinas College
St. Thomas Aquinas College was founded as a teacher’s college. We have a long legacy of preparing knowledgeable, caring educators who are passionate about learning, teaching, and making a difference in the world, one student at a time.
Join our close-knit academic community of experts who will support you personally in advancing to the next level of your profession.
Earn your degree on your time
Our 36 credit program can be completed in two years or at a pace that best suits your schedule. Designed with working professionals in mind, all classes are conveniently held in the late afternoon and evening, with some online options as well. Complete your practicum in the spring or summer under the supervision of a certified literacy specialist.
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Featured Courses
How do culture and ethnicity impact learning and literacy? Discover multicultural literature and infuse your classroom with new and diverse texts to raise your students’ cultural and social awareness. This course also covers strategies for teaching English language learners.
Examine the multiple purposes, processes, and principles of assessment, including how to use formal and informal assessments and evaluate findings to inform literacy instruction. Learn the most effective interventions for motivating and engaging your students and equipping readers and writers who struggle with new tools for studying and test-taking.
This capstone hands-on course explores the role of the literacy specialist as a coach and school leader who supports colleagues. Develop the knowledge, understanding, and performance skills to organize and supervise literacy programs that enrich learning and raise the bar for literacy school-wide.