Literacy Education: Grades 5-12 - MSEd

Admission Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 or master’s degree with a GPA of at least 3.5.
2. NYS initial, professional, or permanent certification as a Middle Childhood (5-9) or Adolescent (7-12) content teacher.
3. On-site writing sample after the application is reviewed.
4. A letter of recommendation from a supervisor.
5. Submission of scores on the Graduate Record Examination, 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

AL512-MSED

Total Credits

31

• EDLIT 73000 - Language, Literacy and Culture, Grades 1-12
• EDLIT 73500 - Survey of Instructional Approaches in Literacy Education: Grades K-12
• EDLIT 74000 - Leadership in Literacy (KC)
• EDLIT 74500 - Literacy Research for Change
• EDLIT 75200 - Practicum in Literacy (KC)
• EDLIT 75300 - Methods of Teaching Writing: Grades 5-12
• EDLIT 75400 - Literacies within the Disciplines: Grades 5-12
• EDLIT 75500 - Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Literacies for Students with Diverse Needs, Grades 5-12
• EDLIT 75600 - Literacy Assessment: Grades 5-12 (KC)
• EDLIT 75700 - Practicum in Literacy Assessment and Intervention: Grades 5-12 (KC)
• SEDC 71100 - Advanced Study of Young Adult Literature in Our Diverse Society

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. A grade of B or better in EDLIT 740 and EDLIT 756.
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. Maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
5. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.