M.S. in Literacy Education

The M.S. in Literacy Education Program is designed for teachers who hold initial or provisional classroom certification and wish to become certified in Literacy Education. There are three Literacy tracks leading toward professional certification:

• Birth - Grade 6: 30 credit hour program
• Grades 5-12: 30 credit hour program
• Birth - Grade 12: 36 credit hour program

Program Highlights

• Can be completed in 4 semesters (15 months)
• Structured for working professionals
• Classes are offered in the evening
• Program starts in Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Flexible schedule – can take one, two, or three classes each semester

General Application Requirements

• Completed Application Form [pdf] or Online Application
• Application fee
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work (if applicable)
• Two Letters of Recommendation [pdf]
• Current résumé
• Personal statement*
• Results of the (TOEFL) for students whose native language is not English
• Transfer Request Form [pdf] and supporting documents (if applicable)

* Provide information about yourself, your goals and plans for the future, and reason for graduate study in your chosen field. The personal statement should be approximately 300-500 words in length. You may submit your personal statement electronically to grad@sjfc.edu or mail it to St. John Fisher College, Office of Graduate Admissions.

Program-Specific Application Requirements

• A copy of New York State Teaching Certification is required or proof of pending certification is required for students just completing their undergraduate studies