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2007-2008 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Literacy Studies, P.D. in Advanced
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Program Overview
The Professional Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies is designed for teachers
with a master’s degree in education and an interest in advanced studies in literacy.
The P.D. in Advanced Literacy Studies provides a critical examination of current
issues in literacy pedagogy for experienced teachers interested in the professional
development of literacy teachers. The professional diploma involves advanced course
work in contemporary theory and practice in literacy studies, language and language
learning, reading and writing processes, advocacy for language learners, literacy
in families and communities, and cultural and historical perspectives of literacy
and schooling. Students will examine a range of theoretical approaches to teacher
inquiry, staff development, and teacher leadership in literacy education. Two
years of supervised field work provide first hand experiences working with readers
and writers who struggle, and examining critical issues in literacy learning and
teaching with colleagues and parents. Program I: Professional Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies
This program provides advanced studies in literacy pedagogy and professional
development for students who have a master’s degree in reading or literacy studies
and current certification in reading or literacy. We are looking for applicants
who are committed, life-long teacher/learners with a potential for language arts/literacy
staff development. This program prepares students for the following positions:
- Classroom teachers with advanced preparation in literacy learning, teaching,
and teacher research.
- Literacy specialists with advanced preparation in one-on-one and small group
instruction in literacy processes.
- Literacy specialists prepared to work collaboratively with classroom teachers
in designing and implementing effective literacy instruction in inclusive environments.
- Lead teachers or mentor teachers, working at the building level to provide consultations,
demonstrations and resources for language arts/literacy teachers.
- Language arts/literacy specialists at the building or district level.
- Language arts/literacy consultants and writers.
Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree in education with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Current certification in reading or literacy.
- A letter of application describing teaching experiences and interest in professional
development in literacy.
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience.
- Two recommendations including at least one school administrator.
- Interview with a member of the Literacy Studies faculty. Portfolios or other
examples of applicant’s work are welcome at interviews.
Notes:
Students are accepted into the program throughout the school year, however the
P.D. core courses start during the fall semester and continue for six semesters
(fall, spring, and summer). Graduate students who enter a program of study on
a nonmatriculated basis are limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours of course
work. A maximum of 6 semester hours of advanced standing may be accepted for relevant
graduate course work taken elsewhere.
Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 30
The Professional Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies includes a series of six
courses, with related field experiences, providing advanced course work in literacy
pedagogy and professional development in literacy studies. The core sequence is
typically taken during six consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer) in a cohort
group. All P.D. students are expected to participate in the Summer Community Literacy
Project (involving a three- to four-week session with K-12 students) during the first
year. Professional Diploma Core Courses Year One - Semester Hours: 12
Professional Diploma Core Courses Year Two - Semester Hours: 11
International Scholars Forum - Semester Hours: 1
International Scholars Forums (LYST 351) are offered each semester and feature
prominently known teacher/researchers in literacy studies from across the United
States and around the world. Electives - Semester Hours: 6 Chosen from:Open Elective in Literacy, Pedagogy, and Teacher Leadership - Semester Hours: 3 Select any course in the School of Education and Allied Human Services, with
advisement, or select three additional International Scholars Forums.Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in prescribed courses, including
at least 24 semester hours in residence, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
- Completion of the supervised field experience involving a minimum of 70 hours
of field work.
- Completion of a professional paper on literacy teaching.
Program II: P.D.: Adv. Literacy Studies With NYS Teacher of Literacy Certification (B-G 6 or G 5-12)
This program provides advanced studies in literacy pedagogy and professional
development for students who have completed a Master’s Degree in Education and
have initial or provisional certification. We are looking for applicants who are
committed, life-long teacher/learners with a potential for language arts/literacy
staff development. Students in this program work towards certification in Literacy
Studies as they complete the Professional Diploma. Students in this program are
prepared to meet the educational requirements for certification as literacy specialists
in either early childhood and childhood education, Birth through Grade 6, or middle
childhood and adolescence, Grade 5 through 12.
This program prepares students for the following positions:
- Classroom teachers with advanced preparation in literacy learning, teaching,
and teacher research.
- Literacy specialists with advanced preparation in one-on-one and small group
instruction in literacy processes.
- Literacy specialists prepared to work collaboratively with classroom teachers
in designing and implementing effective literacy instruction in inclusive environments.
- Lead teachers or mentor teachers, working at the building level to provide consultations,
demonstrations and resources for language arts/literacy teachers.
- Language arts/literacy specialists at the building or district level.
- Language arts/literacy consultants and writers.
Admission Requirements
- Master’s degree in education with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Possession of a New York State Teaching Certificate (see note (b) below).
- A letter of application describing teaching experiences and interest in professional
development in literacy.
- Minimum of 2 years of full-time teaching experience.
- Two recommendations including at least one school administrator.
- Interview with a member of the literacy studies faculty. Portfolios or other
examples of the applicant’s work are welcome at interviews.
Notes:
Students are accepted into the program throughout the school year, however the
P.D. core courses start during the fall semester and continue for six semesters
(fall, spring, and summer).
- Admission to graduate study requires a baccalaureate degree with a general core
in the liberal arts and sciences in order to meet New York State certification
requirements.
- Students admitted to graduate study with a provisional certification must take
a 3 s.h. undergraduate or graduate course in Special Education as a prerequisite
or corequisite to study.
- Graduate students who enter a program of study on a nonmatriculated basis are
limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours of course work.
- A maximum of 6 semester hours of advanced standing may be accepted for relevant
graduate course work taken elsewhere.
Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 42
The Professional Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies includes a series of six
courses, with related field courses, providing advanced course work in literacy
pedagogy and professional development in literacy studies. The core sequence is
typically taken during six consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer) in a cohort
group. All P.D. students are expected to participate in the Summer Community Literacy
Project (involving a three- to four-week session with K-12 students) during the first
year.
Students in Literacy Studies with NY State Teacher of Literacy Cert.
(Birth-Gr 6 or Gr 5-12) program also take five additional courses in
Literacy Studies. These courses are taken as a prerequisite or
corequisite to core courses, as indicated on the plan of study. With
advisement, students may transfer up to one course (3 s.h.) in language
arts/literacy teaching and one course (3 s.h.) in children�s or
adolescent literature taken previously at the graduate level. Professional Diploma Core Courses Year One - Semester Hours: 12
Professional Diploma Core Courses Year Two - Semester Hours: 11
International Scholars Forum - Semester Hours: 1
International Scholars Forums (LYST 351) are offered each semester and feature
prominently known teacher/researchers in literacy studies from across the United
States and around the world. Electives - Semester Hours: 3
Courses in Literacy Studies (Birth-Grade 6) - Semester Hours: 15
Phase I - Semester Hours: 9 These courses should be taken as a prerequisite or corequisite to the P.D. Core
Courses—Year One
Phase II - Semester Hours: 6 These courses should be taken as a prerequisite or corequisite to the P.D. Core
Courses—Year TwoCourses in Literacy Studies (Grades 5-12) - Semester Hours: 15
Phase I - Semester Hours: 9 These courses should be taken as prerequisites or corequisites to the PD Core
Courses—Year OnePhase II - Semester Hours: 6 These courses should be taken as a prerequisite or corequisite to the P.D. Core
Courses—Year TwoGraduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 42 semester hours in prescribed courses, including
at least 36 hours in residence, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
- Completion of a 50-hour practicum as a literacy specialist.
- Completion of the professional diploma supervised field experience involving
a minimum of 70 hours of field work.
- Completion of a professional paper on literacy teaching.
Relationship Between P.D. in Advanced Literacy Studies and the Literacy Studies Doctoral Program
The Professional Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies is recommended for teachers
with a primary interest in exploring issues of pedagogy and staff development
in literacy. It is also recommended for advanced graduate students interested
in literacy certification. Students with a primary interest in teacher research,
research in language and literacy, and/or a position in higher education are encouraged
to apply to the Literacy Studies doctoral program. Completion of the Professional
Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies does not guarantee admissions into the doctoral
program.
Students awarded a diploma must meet all of the requirements and complete all
the standard procedures for admissions into the Literacy Studies doctoral program.
Students who receive a Professional Diploma in Advanced Literacy Studies at Hofstra
and are accepted into the doctoral program may bring up to 45 semester hours into
the doctoral program subject to approval by faculty in the Literacy Studies Department. |
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