Manhattanville College
For Information on Applying, Contact Joleen Murray
51 Credit Master’s in Childhood Education & Special Education Grades 1-6
38 Credit Master’s in Special Education Grades 1-6
35 Credit Master’s in Special Education Grades 7-12 Generalist
Why Manhattanville?
- Affordable, high quality programs with the right balance between theory and application
- Convenient locations in Rockland (*One on-campus course required on Manhattanville campus in Purchase, NY)
- Access to highly qualified instructors that are eager to share their expertise and knowledge
- Access to online campus library
- Advisement to assist with your program and certification issues
- Recommendation from Manhattanville for certification in your program area
- Increase your earning potential and become a specialist in your field
- Opportunities for networking, career advancement, and career counseling
- Resources for writing resumes, cover letters, interview preparation workshops, and more
State University of New York at New Paltz - No Longer Accepting Students
36 Credit Accelerated Graduate Literacy Program for Teachers holding Initial or Professional Certification
Literacy Certification in Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12
During this 2 year graduate program, teachers will:
- Learn essential assessments and data-driven intervention techniques
- Apply assessments and intervention techniques in a supervised clinical setting
- Develop a thorough understanding of literacy demands across all disciplines
- Acquire literacy leadership skills that include:
- Planning and providing sustainable professional development
- Classroom coaching, parent workshops, school-wide initiatives
- Conducting classroom research
- Grant writing
- Analyzing school-wide literacy programs and making recommendations
- Leading assessment teams and RTI meetings
- Understanding and addressing policy decisions that impact literacy
- Planning and providing sustainable professional development