Literacy Education: Birth - Grade 6 - MSEd

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or a master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. NYS initial, professional, or permanent certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Pre K-Grade 6, TESOL or Special Education.
3. A letter of recommendation from a supervisor as one of the two letters of recommendation.
4. On-site writing sample after the application is reviewed.
5. On-site interview after the application is reviewed.
6. Submission of official score report on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), except applicants who are certified teacher or school administrators and hold a graduate degree.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards

   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses. 

   • Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program. 

   • Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Course of Study

Academic Plan

LTYB6-MSED

Total Credits

31-37

• ECC 70400 - Language and Literacy: Birth through Grade 2
• EDLIT 73000 - Language, Literacy and Culture, Grades 1-12
• EDLIT 73100 - Literacy Assessment: Birth–Grade 6 (KC)
• EDLIT 73200 - Children’s Literature
• EDLIT 73300 - Theories and Process of Teaching Writing: Pre-K–Grade 6
• EDLIT 73400 - Literacies within the Disciplines: K–Grade 6
• EDLIT 73500 - Survey of Instructional Approaches in Literacy Education: Grades K-12
• EDLIT 73600 - Practicum in Literacy Assessment (KC)
• EDLIT 73700 - Practicum in Literacy Intervention (KC)
• EDLIT 73900 - Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Literacies for Students with Diverse Needs, Pre-K-6
• EDLIT 74000 - Leadership in Literacy (KC)
• EDLIT 74200 - Practicum in Literacy (KC)
• EDLIT 74500 - Literacy Research for Change

• Note: Students may be exempted from up to 6 credits on the basis of prior or equivalent coursework.

Exit Requirements

1. Overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
2. Maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
3. An “achieved the standard” rating, or better, on the Professional Teaching Portfolio during final presentation to the Master’s in Literacy Portfolio Review Committee.
4. A grade of B or better in literacy courses EDLIT 736, EDLIT 737, EDLIT 742, and EDLIT 740.
5. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.