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Literacy (All Grades) Advanced Certificate Program

Advanced Certificate
  • 15 Credits
  • School of Education
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  • Westchester
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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.

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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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Earn an Extra $39,068*

Average Pay

*Over a 20-year career
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15 Credits

Total Credits to Earn Your Certificate

Classes in Language Development and Literacy Acquisition & Literacy Instruction for Students with Special Needs

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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)    

For a full curriculum listing visit our catalog. 

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:

Literacy (All Grades), Advanced Certificate

Full-Time Faculty

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.