Department of Education

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PROGRAM: Education-Literacy Education

Degree: Master of Science in Education

This program is for students currently possessing, minimally, initial New York State Teaching Certification.

Accreditation: NCATE: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

Does the program lead to licensure?
MSEd programs satisfy the educational requirement for professional certification and initial certification as a literacy specialist in childhood education

Specific focus of the program:
To prepare candidates for positions as literacy specialists and for certification in literacy.

Key features:

• NCATE accreditation (national recognition)
• Iona is well-recognized and regarded as a major teacher-training institution
• Program integrates theory and practice so graduates are able to apply their learning in the classroom
• Small class sizes give students the opportunity to be closely mentored by the faculty
• Courses may be completed on either campus
• Broad array of computer resources available on both campuses

Sample job titles of alumni:
Literacy specialist
Teacher
Department chair
Assistant principal
Principal
Superintendent

Calendar:
Semester
Two hours, one evening a week (some courses may begin at 4:15 pm)
Some courses offered via distance-learning

Entry terms: Fall, spring, summer

Application deadline: rolling

Average courseload per term: 2 courses (three credits each)

Credits to completion: 36

Average time to complete the program: 2 years

Internship/practicum required for degree completion:
A one semester literacy practicum is required. Ten hours of fieldwork is required in every education class. Classroom teachers are asked to observe their colleagues during free periods.

Required academic preparation or background experience:
Initial license in NYS and minimum undergraduate GPA

Admission requirements:

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Minimum GPA 2.95
• GRE examination if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 2.95 with a minimum score of 500 verbal and 500 quantitative
• Proof of initial teaching certification or evidence of pending certification

Cross reference:

• MST in Early Childhood/Childhood Education
• MST in Adolescence Education (specializations in Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish)
• MSEd in Adolescence Education (specializations in Biology, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish)
• Courses for extension of certification to middle-school
• "Transition B” format for MST programs
• MS in Educational Technology
• Certificate in Educational Technology (leads to extension of certification)

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