Literacy Grades 5 to 12
Program Overview
This master’s program is designed for teachers with New York State (NYS) certification in Middle Childhood, grades 5 to 9 or in an Adolescent content area, grades 7 to 12 who want to become teachers of literacy and reading at the middle or high school levels. This program leads to certification in Literacy, grades 5 to 12.
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school.
Credits
31
Certification
Literacy Grades 5 to 12
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
This program is designed for applicants who hold New York State teacher certification as a content area in Middle Childhood Education Grades 5-9 or Adolescent Education Grades 7-12
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 or master’s degree with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.5
- New York State (NYS) initial, professional, or permanent certification as a content teacher in Middle Childhood Education Grades 5 to 9 or Adolescent Education Grades 7 to 12
- Two letters of recommendation including one from a supervisor
- A statement of purpose
- An official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score report (Waived for Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 applicants). Certified teachers or administrators who already possess a graduate degree are exempt from this requirement.
- On-site writing sample after the application is reviewed
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.
To start your application, visit the Hunter College Online Application.
When applying to this program, under Program of Study, select School of Education – Adolescent Education – Adolescent Literacy (Grades 5-12).
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15 (Priority Deadline)
- April 15 (Extended Deadline)
Spring Start
- October 15
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Contact an Admissions Advisor
Program Leader
Jody Polleck
literacy@hunter.cuny.edu