2015-16 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Literacy Department
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Ronnie Casella, interim chair
Michele Gonzalez, graduate coordinator
Cornish Hall, Room 1303
607-753-2705
Fax: 607-758-5006
Email: department secretary
cortland.edu/literacy
School of Education
Faculty
William Buxton, Christina Caravella, Michele Irvin Gonzalez, Mary-Jo Morse, Charlotte Pass, Nance Wilson
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section of this catalog.
Degree and Admission Requirements
Master of Science in Education: Literacy Education
I. Literacy Specialist, Birth-Grade 6
II. Literacy Specialist, Grades 5-12
Literacy Addition Track
This Literacy Addition Track is only for those candidates who have completed one of the programs in SUNY Cortland's literacy master's degree who desire to obtain the other program.
This 12-credit hour program enables SUNY Cortland literacy master's graduates of the grades 5-12 program to obtain certification in the birth-grade 6 program and enables graduates of the birth-grade 6 program to obtain certification in the grades 5-12 program. Upon completion of either of these programs, candidates must apply for the additional certification on their own through the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Candidates must apply and be admitted to the Literacy Addition Track (Birth-6 or Grades 5-12).
To apply for either Literacy Addition Track (Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12), send a letter of application to the chair of the Literacy Department detailing the reasons why this additional track is being sought.
Literacy Addition Track Grades 5-12
Candidates who are SUNY Cortland literacy master's degree graduates in the Birth-Grade 6 program will take the following courses for the additional track in Grades 5-12 for a total of 12 credit hours:
Literacy Addition Track Birth-Grade 6
Candidates who are SUNY Cortland literacy master's degree graduates in the Grades 5-12 program will take the following courses for the additional track in Birth-Grades 6 for a total of 12 credit hours:
Graduate
LIT 511 - Teaching Literacy in the Primary Grades The purpose of this course is to emphasize reading, writing, listening and speaking at the primary school level. Students will learn to assess and instruct primary grade students through class and tutoring sessions. In addition, students will investigate philosophy of literacy, related research, students with special needs, multicultural issues, the use of technology in tutoring and integrating content areas. Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S.T. Program. Undergraduates restricted. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 516 - Teaching Literacy in the Intermediate Grades The purpose of this course is to emphasize reading, writing, listening and speaking at the intermediate school level. Students will learn to assess and instruct an intermediate-grade student through class and tutoring sessions. In addition, students will examine their philosophy of reading, related research, special needs, multicultural issues, the use of technology in tutoring and integrating content areas. Prerequisite: EDU 514. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 528 - Language and Literacy Development Explores connections between overall language development and the specific development of print literacy. Studies theoretical perspectives of language development and examines how they are applied to learning environments. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 539 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum This course is intended to provide graduate students with a firm understanding of how reading and writing can be developed through content area subjects. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 540 - Current Issues in Assessment and Instruction Birth to Grade 6 This course will explore developmental reading concepts. Students will explore trends and research in the field of literacy. A field experience equal to one credit hour is required. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 549 - Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School Problems, learning theories related to reading and adolescence, causes of reading disabilities, diagnostic procedures, organizing developmental reading program. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester; M = offered in summer
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 550 - Current Issues in Assessment and Instruction: Grades 5-12 Understanding the role of comprehension for all middle and secondary students will be emphasized through research, strategies, metacognition and assessment. Topics include background, vocabulary, graphic organizers, purposes, questioning, study skills and writing. Evaluating, selecting and using textbooks will also be examined. A field experience equal to one credit hour is required. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 560 - Children’s Literature in the Curriculum The use of children's literature for helping children demonstrate an understanding and respect for cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity: stimulating interest, promoting reading growth and increasing the motivation of learners to read widely and independently for knowledge, pleasure, personal growth and social understandings. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 570 - Young Adult Literature Investigations of literature written for young adults, grades 5-12 with emphasis placed on reader response theory. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 610 - Seminar in Literacy History, Instruction and Research The history of literacy, literacy instruction in the United States and literacy research. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 630 - Literacy and Society Explores connections between literacy and practices of the larger society. Readings cover a wide range of theories and perspectives. Introduces important theories in the field of literacy. Classic authors and works form the majority of course content. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 669 - The Literacy Specialist and The Literacy Program Seminar format encourages students to begin synthesizing information from previous courses into coherent literacy programs in schools. Examines different approaches to reading from policy and programmatic perspectives. Emphasis is given to the concept of literacy specialists as both initiators and implementers of literacy programs. Prerequisites: LIT 528, 540 or 550. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 682 - Assessment and Instruction of Learners Experiencing Literacy Difficulties Examines the theory and research surrounding issues involved in literacy acquisition and development difficulties with B-12 learners. Candidates learn to use a variety of assessment tools to understand why B-12 learners are experiencing difficulty in literacy acquisition and development, analyze assessment data to plan a program for assisting b-12 learners in their literacy development,and utilize appropriate curriculum materials and instructional techniques. Co-requisites: Either LIT 683 (B-6); or LIT 684 (5-12). (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 683 - Field Experience: Birth-6 A field experience of 15 hours that requires the candidate to assess and instruct a learner experiencing literacy acquisition and/or developmental difficulties (B-6). Co-requisite: LIT 682. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 684 - Field Experience: Grades 5-12 A field experience of 15 hours that requires the candidate to assess and instruct a learner experiencing literacy acquisition and/or developmental difficulties (grades 5-12). Co-requisite: LIT 682. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide
LIT 693 - Literacy Practicum Assessment and instruction of students experiencing literacy problems. A total of 50 clock hours in a college-supervised field experience is required across two different age levels. Course divided between a weekly seminar and time spent tutoring an individual child. Prerequisite: LIT 682 and 683 or 684 and an additional 10 credit hours in the major. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 697 - Extension of Graduate Culminating Activity This course is designed to serve as a continuation/extension of the culminating activity (i.e. thesis, comprehensive exam, and project) in the master's program. The student will continue to work toward meeting the necessary criteria for completing the culminating activity under the direction of department faculty and/or graduate advisor. S, U grades assigned. Permission of department. Repeatable. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
LIT 698 - The Master’s Project in Literacy Education The master's project is the culminating experience in the Literacy Education program and results in a Literacy Professional Portfolio. Through the portfolio preparation and presentation, candidates demonstrate comprehensive understandings of knowledge and practices in the teaching of literacy as well as an ability to apply these understandings in a variety of instructional settings. Candidates also must provide evidence that they have met all-college criteria for the master's degree and the New York State Education Department criteria for certification sought. The grade of E (failure) automatically is assigned for an incomplete at the end of one year. Prerequisites: All literacy courses; completion of 30-hour master’s program. S, U grades are assigned. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.
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