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Programs in Teaching Literacy (birth through grade 6):

• Reading and Literacy: Clinical Practice (non-certification)
  (does not lead to NY certification) 
  
  
• Teaching Literacy: Focus on Classroom Teaching
  (leads to NY certification as a Reading and Literacy Specialist;
  students must already hold or be eligible to obtain NY classroom certification;
  geared towards working teachers who want to remain in the classroom)
  
  
• Teaching Literacy: Focus on Clinical Teaching
  (leads to NY certification as a Reading and Literacy Specialist;
  students must already hold or be eligible to obtain NY classroom certification;
  geared towards working teachers who want to move into a clinical role)
  
  
• Literacy and Childhood General Education Dual Certification
  (leads to NY certification as a Reading and Literacy Specialist
  and as a general education teacher in grades 1-6)
  
  
• Advanced Literacy Specialization
  (leads to NY certification as a Reading and Literacy Specialist;
  students must already hold or be eligible to obtain NY classroom certification;
  students must already hold a master's degree in education)