Manhattanville College
For Information on Applying, Contact Joleen Murray
48 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
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