READING AND LITERACY B-12 PROGRAM

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1 Ella Cline Shear School of Education READING AND LITERACY B-12 PROGRAM

2 READING AND LITERACY B-12 PROGRAM The Reading and Literacy B-12 program is clinically-based and requires candidates to work directly with students on developing reading proficiencies. As part of their capstone experience, candidates will take two semesters of CURR 613 Practicum: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Readers, an intensive practicum experience in reading. Applicants to the Reading and Literacy B-12 program must hold initial classroom teaching certification either in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Adolescence levels. Successful completion of the program will yield initial certification in Reading & Literacy B-12 and eligibility for New York state professional certification as a literacy teacher when all other professional requirements have been met.

3 Program Requirements It is recommended that candidates take CURR 610 and EDUC 604 early in their programs. CURR 610 and CURR 611 are prerequisites for CURR 612. EDUC 604 must be taken before CURR 635, which is a capstone course. Please note that candidates in this program are required to take the Literacy Content Specialty Test (CST). For information about this test, go to Core of Common Literacy Courses (24 credit hours) CURR 610 Foundations of Literacy Education CURR 611 Methods & Materials CURR 612 Diagnosis and Assessment in Reading and Literacy: Early Childhood & Childhood CURR 613 Practicum: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Readers: Early Childhood (B-6) CURR 613 Practicum: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Readers: Childhood (5-12) CURR 635 Action Research in Reading & Literacy EDUC 604 Educational Inquiry, Evaluation and Statistics Choice of: CURR 540 Reading in the Content Areas OR CURR 620 Teaching Reading for Secondary, College and Adult Students Literacy Electives (9 credit hours)* CURR 620 Teaching Reading for Secondary, College and Adult Students CURR 540 Reading in the Content Areas CURR 630 Language Arts CURR 536 Teaching Young Adult Literature in the 7-12 Curriculum CURR 538 Teaching Children s Literature CURR 640 The Writing Process Pre-K elective in consultation with adviser (3 credit hours) *partial list of electives available, see website for complete listing. Total: 36 credits A full-time student (12 credit hours per semester/summer) can finish in three semesters (both summer sessions count as one semester): fall/spring/summer summer/fall/spring spring/summer/fall Courses are set up so that students would not have to take summer courses, but they still would need to take three semesters; e.g., fall/spring/fall. Classes are conveniently offered late afternoon/evening. Some courses may be offered online during the summer.

4 Program Philosophy We believe meaning construction is the goal of reading and reading instruction. As such, our program goals include developing reading/literacy specialists who: Understand that reading is comprehension Develop strategic readers (enabling students to independently apply a variety of strategies as they read and respond to texts) Integrate reading with the language arts and across content-area instruction Highlight content-area reading Become global citizens through literacy Read for enjoyment Empower through literacy Integrate ongoing assessment with instruction An effective reading teacher understands that literacy instruction is student-centered; instructs students in what they need to know, and builds upon their background knowledge; constantly assesses student achievement and strategy use through formal and informal methods to provide individualized instruction; includes a variety of materials, both narrative and expository; and encourages self-selection. The goal is to move the student from dependence to independence, so she or he is able to construct meaning from print, set purposes for reading, monitor comprehension, reflect on reading, and apply effective strategies to all reading situations. Why Reading and Literacy at Geneseo? Our courses are taught by full-time faculty with doctorates in the field of reading/literacy. Academic rigor: Students graduate with the competence and confidence to pursue careers as reading/literacy specialists and literacy coaches. Geneseo Masters in Literacy students are highly sought after because they are well versed in both theory and practice. Small class sizes. Advisers are full-time faculty in the Masters in Literacy program. NCATE Accreditation The Ella Cline Shear School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the standard of excellence in teacher preparation. NCATE accreditation indicates that the school meets the rigorous standards in all categories set forth by the professional education community, and assures the public that graduates have acquired the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to help all students learn. The renewal of accreditation (CAEP) is scheduled for fall School of Education Graduate Conceptual Framework We prepare teachers who are accomplished scholars, constructivist educators, and reflective practitioners. Our Mission is to prepare future teachers to be reflective, critical thinkers, adept at problem-solving, and committed to the development of communities of inquiry, to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for a productive life and responsible citizenship.

5 Geneseo A Great Value SUNY Geneseo is recognized annually for the quality of its academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance. Once again this year, Geneseo has been named in the 2015 editions of The Fiske Guide to Colleges and Kiplinger s Best College Values. SUNY Geneseo offers financial assistance to graduate students through a number of programs. For information, visit the Office of Financial Aid at: In addition, graduate assistantships are available through the School of Education. For information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies at Admission Requirements A complete application must include: Completed online application. $50 application fee payable to SUNY Geneseo. Official transcript(s) from all institutions of higher education attended. Results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) sent directly to the Office of Admissions at the address below. Two letters of recommendation from persons who can attest to the academic potential for graduate study and personal character of the applicant. Essay Proof of New York state initial certification or equivalent certification from another state. Application Deadline: April 1 (priority) for summer and fall admittance and November 1 (priority) for spring admittance. Applications received after the published deadlines will be reviewed on a space- available basis. More information is available at For additional information, please contact: Michael R. George, Graduate Enrollment Coordinator GradAdmissions@geneseo.edu SUNY Geneseo Office of Admissions 1 College Circle Doty Hall, Room 200 Geneseo, NY Phone: Fax: