Master of Science in Education in Literacy and English Language Learners

Niagara University

USA,New York

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30 Months

Duration

CAD 15,548/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

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USA, New York

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1856

Total Students: 4,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

5795 Lewiston Rd, Niagara University, NY 14109, United States

Master of Science in Education in Literacy and English Language Learners

Program Overview

Literacy and English language learners program prepares individuals with initial certification to provide appropriate literacy assessments, interventions, and supports for all learners with a special focus on English language learners.

Children and adolescents, including English language learners, who do not meet literacy benchmarks are placed at a significant disadvantage both in school and in their later adult lives.

As well, candidates will acquire awareness and understanding of the social-cultural and socio-linguistic issues that impact the acquisition of English as an additional language. The program includes the most current theory and practice, and the program leads to New York state initial certification as literacy specialists birth to grade 12 and as ESOL teachers birth to grade 12.

Candidates must hold a teacher certification in another area prior to admission that includes at least six credit hours of literacy coursework in literacy skills and methods, and three credit hours of coursework in teaching students with disabilities.