Literacy (All Grades) Advanced Certificate Program
- 15 Credits
- School of Education
- Bronx
- Manhattan
- Online
- Westchester
Build on your existing skills
Advanced Certificate in Literacy Program Overview
The Advanced Certificate in Literacy Program equips educators with the skills and knowledge to become critical literacy practitioners. It blends research-based literacy approaches with multicultural perspectives, preparing teachers to support diverse learners across all grades. Graduates will also be adept at collaborating with fellow educators, administrators, and the community to enhance student learning.
Our foundational courses are aligned with the key components of the Science of Reading.
Career Opportunities
Graduates stand out in the job market, equipped with knowledge and practical skills that will help them make an impact in any educational setting.
Potential opportunities include:
- Classroom teacher
- Reading teacher
- Literacy coach
- Interventionist
- Curriculum coach
- Program coordinator
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The Mercy Advantage
We have strong relationships with elementary and secondary schools across New York City and Westchester, ensuring that when students graduate they are prepared with experience and professional contacts.
Admissions Requirements
Official Transcripts from a Master's Degree
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Teaching Certificate: Initial, Professional, or Permanent New York State Certification
- Résumé
- Effective Educator Statement
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. An initial certification from New York State or an equivalent certification from another state is required.
Yes. Schools need teachers who are highly trained in literacy. The recent emphasis on literacy in national and state education agendas requires that our elementary, middle and high schools employ highly qualified literacy teachers and specialists.
More than just how to teach students to read. You’ll blend research-based literacy approaches with multicultural perspectives to gain expertise to support students across grade levels.
Program Details & Curriculum
- Total Credits: 15 credits
- EDUC 522 Language Development and Literacy Acquisition
- EDUC 561 Literacy Instruction for Students with Special Needs
- EDUC 590 Approaches and Theories of Teaching Writing and Digital Literacy
- EDUC 643 Literacy in Content Areas
- EDUC 659 Practicum in Literacy Assessment, All Grades (last course)
Students must submit an Effective Educator Statement to complete their application. You can download requirements here.
Please submit the completed statement to your application portal.
Download a copy of the sequence map for:
Full-Time Faculty
Mi Hyun Chung
- MeH 25A
- mchung@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-3057
Barbara J Keckler
- MeH 28A
- BKeckler@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7126
Victoria Nunez
- MeH 24
- vnunez6@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-3037
Gulizar Bahar Otcu-Grillman
- MT 325
- botcu@mercy.edu
- (212) 615-3367
Part-Time Faculty
For curriculum & program information, contact Dr. Mi-Hyun Chung at mchung@mercy.edu
Mercy School of Education has been nationally accredited with CAEP.