MASTER'S DEGREE IN LITERACY

	Masters in Literacy Quick Numbers • Tuition is $9,000 • Pay-as-you-learn • Complete your Master’s in Literacy in 18 months • Just 30 credits     Get details...
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Do You Love Teaching Reading?
As a reading teacher, you’ll teach one-on-one and small groups. You’ll help kids discover new worlds and unlock their imagination.

The Alfred University Downstate degree in Literacy provides students the focus and pedagogical skills to help each student and to make a difference. With your Master’s Degree in Literacy, you will be qualified to be a literacy coordinator, literacy specialist or a general education classroom teacher. Furthermore, the Master's in Literacy Degree will get you certified in literacy and the area of your initial certification. You earn Two Certifications with One Degree!

Now it’s affordable, convenient and practical for you to become certified and get your Master’s Degree in Literacy.

Reasons Our Master’s Program is Right for You
We know there are other Master’s Degree programs out there. But none offer you all these advantages:

Make a Difference for You and the Kids
With the Alfred University Downstate Master’s Degree in Literacy program, you don't have to view getting your Master’s Degree as just another job requirement. Our Master’s Degree programs are designed to give you practical teaching skills you can apply immediately. As your teaching ability increases, so will your students' enjoyment.

This graduate program in literacy (K-6) is designed to prepare teachers of literacy as consultants, program coordinators, specialists and classroom teachers (birth - grade 6). The program’s emphasis is placed on the practical application of current reading approaches, strategies, materials, methodologies, goal assessment, techniques, evaluation, and professional responsibilities of a literacy teacher.

Don't Just Take Our Word for It
Why not read what New York teachers like yourself discovered about advancing their teaching careers through the Alfred University Downstate Master’s Degree program?

Then view course descriptions and call us toll free at 1-877-922-2483 or contact us today to learn more about the Alfred University Downstate Master’s Degree in Literacy program.

MASTER’S IN LITERACY PROGRAM DETAILS

Getting Started
Applicants to the Alfred University Downstate (off-campus) program go through the same admissions screening as applicants to the on-campus literacy program. All admissions decisions are made by full-time Alfred University faculty who are members of the literacy program admissions committee.

Matriculation Requirements The following items are required as part of the application process:
•	A completed Alfred University graduate school application
	Apply online
	Send a $60 application fee (Make checks out to Alfred University)
•	Two letters of recommendation from individuals (supervisors, previous professors) who can attest to your qualifications for graduate study.
•	Official undergraduate transcripts
•	Official graduate transcripts (if applicable)
•	Initial New York State Teaching Certification
•	Immunization records
•	Personal Statement

Application Deadine
The Master’s Degree in Literacy is a cohort program which starts each summer on-campus at Alfred University in July. The application deadline for summer 2010 admission is May 15th, 2010.

Application Procedures
Students interested in applying should contact the Alfred University Downstate degree program office for further information, 1-877-922-2483 or visit the Apply Now section of this website. As soon as you apply, you should send the yellow post card directly to the Alfred University Downstate program office.

Financial Information
The fee for each three-credit course is $900. Courses on campus cost $950. The complete cost for the 30-credit Master’s Degree is $9,000. Tuition is due on the first day of each class. Tuition can be paid by cash, check, credit card or money order. Please note: You may pay for each course as you take it or pay per semester. Financial aid is available through Alfred University.

Convenient Schedule
Courses are offered on Saturdays and Sundays during the school year and Monday - Friday during school vacations and summers. Course location and dates are subject to change.

Credit Transfers
Alfred University may accept up to six graduate credits for transfer into the literacy program. Students who are interested in transferring credits into the program should submit a request, along with official transcripts and course descriptions, to Alfred University. Course credentials and relevance are subject to review by Alfred University faculty.    Please see the Apply Now section of this website for the Transfer Request Form. 

Please Note:

Immunizations
In accordance with the NY State Department of Health Law (section 2165) students are required to provide a copy of their MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunization record. Students can obtain their record from their physician or undergraduate school. Credit and transcripts will not be released until these records are submitted. Please use the following Alfred Downstate Immunization Form. Fax your records to 607-871-2631.