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Our advanced Literacy Education program is for individuals who already hold, or are on track to soon hold, initial New York State teacher certification. This program is NOT for individuals who are looking to obtain initial certification to teach. To apply, click . If you are not yet certified and would like to be, check out our initial programs here.

91ÉçÇø’s advanced (in-service) programs in literacy education lead to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) and eligibility for New York State teaching certification in Literacy All Grades.

This program is now offered online, with courses held in the fall, spring and summer to accommodate both full-time and part-time students. .

The program in literacy education provide academic study and supervised field experiences and internships at the elementary and secondary school levels for students holding New York State initial certification in early childhood education, childhood education, special education, (or speech/language), ESL or a grade 7-12 academic subject. Individuals are prepared to assume leadership roles as competent and qualified literacy teachers, specialists and consultants.

Students must complete the degree within five years of matriculating in the program and must earn a cumulative average of a B or better to graduate. See also: Graduate School Academic Policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this program in-person or online?

  The Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program is an asynchronous, online program. 

• Is this online program offered in seven-week or fifteen-week cycles?

  Courses meet for only 7-weeks with each course having seven weekly modules. It is expected that each module requires about 20 hours of coursework. For each semester, once the first 7-week course is completed, then the second 7-week course begins.

• How long does it take to complete the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program? 

  Most students complete two 3-credit courses during fall, spring and summer semesters, allowing them to finish in about a year and a half. View the required courses below.

• Does the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program lead to a master's degree? 

  Yes, upon successful completion, the Literacy Education: All Grades program leads to a Master of Science in Education (MSEd). 

• Does the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program lead to a teaching certification? 

  Upon successful completion of the program, TLEL will recommend candidates for certification. Information about this process can be reviewed on our New York State Teacher Certification website. 

• When can I start the program?

  The Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program accepts applications for the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

• What are the program deadlines?

  While the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program has rolling admissions, applicants must adhere to the university's academic and application calendar. 

• What are the application requirements for the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program?

  The Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program has certification requirements, alongside the following application materials:

  • Graduate Application, and a $75 USD application fee
  • Official transcripts for all universities or colleges attended
  • Two letters of recommendation
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  • Copy of NYS Teacher Certification from your TEACH account
  • Personal Statement

  For specific details about these items, please review our application requirements webpage.

• Does the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) offer guaranteed admission for eligible graduates?

  Yes, the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program offers guaranteed admission for students who hold a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.5 or higher from the following colleges or universities:

  • SUNY Geneseo
  • SUNY Cortland
  • SUNY Oneonta
  • SUNY New Paltz
  • SUNY Old Westbury
  • SUNY Oswego
  • Molly College

  Students who wish to apply to one of our programs through the guaranteed admissions process should contact us at tlel@binghamton.edu.

  (Please note, you will still need to meet the prerequisite requirements and submit your application, with the materials for guaranteed admission via the online application.)

• Does the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program require fieldwork? 

  Yes, the Literacy Education: All Grades (MSEd) program has fieldwork and internship requirements. Information regarding these placements can be reviewed on our Field Education website.

• What funding resources are available to online graduate students?

  Several funding resources are available to graduate students, including financial aid, payment plans through our student accounts office, and . Additional budgeting tools are available on the exclusively online program’s Tuition/Financial Aid website. 

• What are the career outcomes of the Literacy: All Grades (MSEd) program?

  The Online Literacy Education (All Grades, MSEd) program is designed for certified teachers looking to fulfill master's degree requirements for professional licensure or extend their certification scope to become a Literacy Specialist across all grade levels. 

• I do not have my initial certification. What other programs are available? 
  91ÉçÇø offers in-person programs in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12, MAT) and Childhood and Early Childhood Education: Literacy and Special Education (MSEd). Upon successful completion of those programs, TLEL will recommend candidates for certification. Information about this process can be reviewed on our New York State Teacher Certification website. 

Connect with a Member of our Admissions Team 

• General Inquiries: If you are interested in learning more about one of our programs, please contact tlel@binghamton.edu.
• Application Process or Transcript Review: To learn more about the application process or a transcript review, please contact our Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Melissa Sweet.
• Application Requirements and Instructions: Learn more about application requirements and instructions here.
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Program requirements

This program requires a minimum of 30 credit-hours. Students who have completed some program requirements prior to matriculation may take other appropriate courses as electives with the advisor's approval.

Culminating paper/project requirements

In addition to coursework, a final culminating scholarly paper or project is required for this degree. This scholarly paper is on a literacy issue, trend, or topic of the student’s choice prepared at a level appropriate for publication in a professional journal for an audience of peers. It should be persuasively written and include evidence from theory and research and may include an action research project.

Required courses

In addition to LTRC 594, students across literacy programs will complete the following required courses.

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Students enrolled in teacher preparation programs must earn at least a B- in all courses to progress to subsequent semesters.

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