Master's for Reading & Literacy Teachers
Generous Scholarships Available
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Teach the School Year Following Enrollment
Literacy is critical to success in school and careers. Whether by working directly with students experiencing difficulties, or by coaching other teachers to become more effective with their students, you can impact many students by dramatically improving their reading and literacy outcomes. Warner will prepare you to become an effective and innovative reading and literacy specialist, committed and able to help all students succeed.
Our teacher preparation programs offer the shortest path to NYS initial and professional teaching certification and a generous tuition scholarship.
All the Warner programs described below prepare current teachers for NYS professional certification in Teaching Literacy (birth-grade 6 and/or grades 5-12), and are all offered at the graduate level only.
Key Program Features
- Flexible: The program can be completed in 15 months of full-time study, or two years of part-time study while holding a teaching position.
- Focus on Literacy: Includes 24 credits of literacy courses and two 100-hour reading practica.
- Unique Internship Opportunities: Option to conduct a special supervised internship as part of Project READ at School #33 and/or East High School.
- Option to Add Extensions and Specializations: With only a few extra credits, you can get certified to teach at birth-grade 12 and/or add advanced certificates that can strengthen your effectiveness with diverse learners and make you more marketable.
Prerequisites (as required by NYS)
- NYS Initial teaching certification in any area.
- Some exceptions may be made; contact us
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Questions?
I want to obtain a master's degree leading to a professional certification in my original subject area and my reading and literacies professional certification.
- Additional prerequisites: initial certification in a subject area other than reading and literacies and 30 credits in reading and literacies
I want to learn how to teach reading and literacy, but I am not seeking a New York State teaching certification.
- For those interested in teaching reading and literacy in learning environments other than NYS public K-12 schools (e.g., independent, private or charter schools; community colleges; professional or technical schools; colleges and universities outside of the United States; or other more informal settings
I want to add reading and literacies as a second New York State certification.
- Additional prerequisites: a master’s degree; can be completed concurrently
Advanced Certificate in Reading and Literacies (Birth to Grade 6)
Advanced Certificate in Reading and Literacies (Grades 5-12)
Customize Your Degree
Our degrees are designed to meet your interests and career aspirations. Whether you want to add an advanced certificate or specialize in a distinct area of emphasis, we can help craft the best option for you.
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University of Rochester Teacher Residency Programs
ROC Urban Teaching Fellows Program and Monroe Regional Teacher Residency Consortium are a paid teacher residency programs designed to collaboratively prepare and sustain skilled teachers to effectively serve the varied needs of students, families, and school communities.
- 1 year paid teacher residency while studying
- $15,000 toward tuition
- Earn your Master's in Teaching with Initial Certification
Take a Course Before You Apply
Take a course before you apply to one of our programs for a discounted price. Inquire with admissions to learn about credits that also apply toward degree requirements.
Related Advanced Certificates
Opportunities for additional specializations with minimum additional credits required.
- NYS Certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities
- Advanced Certificate in Urban Teaching and Leadership
- Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching
- NYS Certification in TESOL
- Advanced Certificate in Teaching Students with Significant Disabilities (10 credits)
Related Degrees
- Doctoral Programs focusing on Literacy Learning and Education
- GRADE Program for Undergraduate Applicants