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Master of Science in Literacy Education
Program Details
Canisius College offers an online Master of Science in Literacy Education. This program is designed to teach literacy specialists focused on either pre-K through sixth grade or fifth grade through 12th grade. Literary specialists are trained professionals who provide reading and writing support to students in schools.
Requirements
The program requires a summer residency is noted for two courses. This residency is completed in two very full weeks on the Canisius campus and in surrounding schools.
- Official Bachelor's degree transcript
- All applicants will be required to submit Graduate Records Examination (GRE), Millers Analogies Test (MAT), OR Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST), test scores
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Evidence of teaching certification
Accreditation & Licensing
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Restrictions
Two weeks will be spent in Buffalo, New York for an on-campus practicum.