Literacy: Birth-Grade 6 - CAS

Program Overview:

There are also two 24-semester hour non-degree Certification-Only programs in Literacy for students who already possess a master’s degree or are currently enrolled in a master’s degree program and possess the requisite certification indicated above. Both certification programs are registered with and meet all of the current stipulations published by the New York State Education Department. They have been accredited through the International Reading Association and meet the Standards for Reading Professionals.

2010 Standards for Reading Professionals

Content: Standard 1 Foundational Knowledge - Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading and writing processes and instruction

Pedagogy: Standard 2 Curriculum and Instruction - Candidates use instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated, comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing.

Pedagogy: Standard 3 Assessment and Evaluation - Candidates use a variety of assessment tools and practices to plan and evaluate effective reading and writing instruction.

Environment: Standard 4 Diversity - Candidates create and engaged their students in literacy practices that develop awareness, understanding, respect and a valuing of differences in our society.

Environment: Standard 5 Literate Environment - Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments.

Professionalism: Standard 6 Professional Learning and Leadership - Candidates recognize the importance of, demonstrate, and facilitate professional learning and leadership as a career-long effort and responsibility.

Program Contacts:

To find out more, email the chairperson of Literacy and Special Education,

Dr. Theresa Ward, Special Education

Program Webpage,

Literacy Birth-Grade 6 C.A.S.

Program Requirements:

Literacy Birth through Grade 6

The 24 semester hours of graduate credit include:

LRC 520	Advanced Developmental Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)	3
LRC 525	Theories and Teaching of Writing	3
LRC 530	Theories of Literacy	3
LRC 540	Diagnosis of Literacy Problems	3
LRC 545	Remediation Literacy Problems	3
LRC 550	Practicum in Teaching Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)	3
LRC 552	Classroom Practicum in Teaching Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)	3

LRC 540, LRC 545, LRC 550, LRC 552: These courses require New York State fingerprint clearance in advance.

LRC 545, LRC 550: To register for these courses, a B or better must be earned in the prerequisite course(s).

LRC 530: taken with or before LRC 552. LRC 525, LRC 530 taken before LRC 552. LRC 540 taken before LRC 545 and LRC 552. LRC 545 taken before LRC 550.

LRC 550 must be taken in the last semester of study. All other courses must be completed by the time the student takes LRC 550. All courses counted toward the non-degree Certification-Only program must be completed within six years. Students may request that up to six previously earned graduate credits earned at an accredited institution or up to nine graduate credits previously earned at The College of Saint Rose be applied to the non-degree Certification-Only program.

Required Workshops (0 Credits)

EPY 637	Substance Abuse Workshop	0
EDU 603	Child Abuse Prevention	0
EDU 606	HIV/Aids and Communicable Diseases Workshop	0
EDU 602	Violence Prevention	0
EDU 611	Dignity For All Students	0

All workshops should be completed within first twelve credit hours.

Internship/Field Experience/Service:

Required Courses:

LRC 550	Practicum in Teaching Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)	3
LRC 552	Classroom Practicum in Teaching Literacy (Birth-Grade 6)	3

Culminating Academic Experiences:

Required Course:

LRC 567

Introduction to Literacy Coaching

LRC 567 Taken with or before LRC 552.

Professional Accreditation:

The College of Saint Rose, sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany Province, is chartered by the Board of Regents of New York State. All of its degrees and programs are registered and its professional programs are fully approved by the Board of Regents through the New York State Education Department.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The specialized accrediting agencies noted below are recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation: Programs offered by The College of Saint Rose for the preparation of all school professionals, leading to initial and advanced certifications, are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Admissions and Financial Aid Information:

General Admission Information

Eligibility for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate programs is typically based upon the following minimum requirements:

Submission of a completed application and a Statement of Purpose of approximately 300 words detailing the applicant’s goals for graduate study.
Evidence of the possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution through submission of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended
Academic and professional qualifications for graduate study, as indicated by two letters of recommendation.
A grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), overall and in the undergraduate major.
Other admission criteria specified by academic programs such as submission of resumes, writing samples, portfolios, test scores, and participation in interviews or admissions workshops.

Applicants to The College of Saint Rose are responsible for completing their applications by submitting all required components. Prospective students may wish to visit our website for online application options and downloadable forms.

See Graduate Admissions section for more information.

Financial Aid

The College of Saint Rose has long been committed to the premise that a quality education should be within the reach of qualified students. To this end, the College serves its student body through a comprehensive program of federal, state, and institutional financial aid. While the basic responsibility for financing education lies with the students and their families, scholarships, loans, and/or assistantships can supplement insufficient family resources. The amount of aid available through the College is limited and is awarded on the basis of academic merit. All financial assistance from the College is subject to adjustment if the recipients are later granted aid from other sources. Financial aid awards are contingent upon students’ maintaining good academic standing and satisfactory academic progress.

See Financial Aid section for more information.

Additional Requirements for Admission into the Program

Admission to graduate study in Literacy is limited to those either seeking admission to one of the two degree programs or seeking admission to one of the two Certification-Only programs. In addition to the general requirements for admission to The College of Saint Rose graduate study, students applying for degree or non-degree Certification-Only programs must provide verification of certification in elementary education (early childhood education or childhood education) or secondary education (middle childhood education or adolescence education). They also may be required to have a personal interview.