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2008-2009 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
    
2008-2009 Graduate Studies Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Writing (Grades 5-12), The Teaching of, M.A.


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Associate Professor McGinnis, Graduate Program Co-Director, (516) 463-5769, Theresa.A.McGinnis@hofstra.edu
Associate Professor Zaleski, Graduate Program Co-Director, (516) 463-5372, Joan.Zaleski@hofstra.edu

Programs leading to initial/professional certification for Teaching of Writing/Literacy (Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12).

This program prepare sstudents to meet the educational requirements for certification as literacy teachers in early childhood and childhood education, birth through grade 6, or middle childhood and adolescence, grade 5 through grade 12. These degrees provide students with additional preparation as teachers of writing and the opportunity to participate in classes that focus on the most current understandings of literacy, writing, and pedagogical practices. Students are prepared for the following teaching positions:

  • Classroom teachers with advanced preparation in literacy and writing instruction.
  • Literacy/Writing teachers with advanced preparation in one-on-one and small group instruction in literacy processes.
  • Literacy/Writing teachers prepared to work collaboratively with classroom teachers in designing and implementing effective literacy instruction in inclusive environments.

Admission Requirements


    1.    Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree, with minimum GPA of 3.0.
    2.    Two letters of recommendation.
    3.    Possession of a New York state initial or provisional teaching certificate (see note (b)).
    4.    Interview with faculty members in literacy studies.

Notes:


  1. 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.
  2. Admission to graduate study with provisional certification requires that a student take a 3 s.h. undergraduate course in special education as a prerequisite or corequisite to study.
  3. Graduate students who enter a program of study on a nonmatriculated basis are limited to a maximum of 12 semester hours of course work.
  4. A maximum of 6 semester hours of advanced standing may be accepted for relevant graduate course work taken elsewhere.

Special Opportunity


The M.A. in the Teaching of Writing, either Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12, can be completed in three to four consecutive summers, provided that students follow the M.A. in the Teaching of Writing recommended summer sequence.  

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 36


The sequence presented below is recommended. However, LYST 302 must be taken as part of the first 12 semester hours of study. LYST 303 must be taken as part of the final 12 semester hours of study. Students may not register for LYST 240 or 262 until they have completed at least 18 semester hours of earlier course work.

  • LYST 265    Introduction to the Teaching of Writing, 3 s.h.
  • LYST 302    Introduction M.A. Portfolio Preparation, 1 s.h.

Additional Certification in Birth-Grade 6 - Semester Hours: 12


Students who specialize in Middle Childhood and Adolescence (Grade 5 through 12) may obtain specialization in Early Childhood and Childhood (Birth through Grade 6) by also taking the following courses:

Graduation Requirements



  1. Completion of a minimum of 36 semester hours in prescribed courses with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
  2. Completion of a minimum of 50 hours of field experiences in addition to 50 hours of practica.
  3. Successful presentation of a learning portfolio to faculty and peers.

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