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Literacy Education
Gain the skills you need to make a life-changing difference in a child’s ability to read and write with Adelphi’s masters in Literacy Education.
Why Earn an MS in Literacy Education?
Train to become both a teacher and a scholar in the literacy field, developing strong communication skills to aid you in educating and supporting students from diverse cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Learn to examine and analyze trends, contributing innovative solutions to the world of reading education that will help improve your ability to educate on the nuances of a child’s reading growth during our literacy master’s program.
Why Earn an MS in Literacy Education at Adelphi University in New York?
- Build deep working relationships with your professors and peers thanks to small classroom settings.
- Gain hands-on experience through on-site practicum opportunities at our Literacy Center.
- Benefit from the expertise of our faculty experts who have extensive experience in the field.
As a third-grade teacher and a graduate student in the literacy program, I have already seen the benefits of implementing the skills and strategies I have learned at Adelphi with my own class. The professors are knowledgeable and prepare you for the real world of teaching reading and writing to students of all ages.
Literacy Degree & Certification Options
Our literacy education master’s program will prepare you for a variety of careers working with individual students at all literacy levels, whether it be as a classroom teacher, an interventional literacy teacher, clinician or a school district supervisor or coordinator of literacy charged with improving teaching and learning. We offer an integrated, theoretically grounded view geared toward addressing the needs of students and teachers in diverse communities.
Our literacy education master’s program will also prepare you to take and pass the New York State Teacher’s Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) required for your particular area of certification, which includes the Content Specialty Test in Literacy.
Exceptional Hands-On Learning
At Adelphi, we believe hands-on experience is key to setting our students up for future career success. As a masters in reading and literacy candidate in the literacy education program, you will gain first-hand experience providing literacy assessments and instruction for students entering grades 1–12 both on campus and in neighboring public schools through the Literacy Center.
Adelphi literacy education students have the opportunity to work hands-on with children.
Literacy Education Graduate Program Info
Master’s in Literacy Education Application Requirements
Applicants must have a NYS teacher certification in addition to a minimum 3.0 GPA and should submit the following application requirements:
- Graduate application and $60 fee
- Online survey completed by two recommenders
- Personal essay
- Official transcripts from all prior institutions and proof of bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
- Course-by-course evaluation: All graduate applicants with undergraduate-level work completed outside of the United States will be required to send a course-by-course evaluation of their academic work prepared by a NACES member organization. Adelphi recommends you use The Evaluation Company (TEC) or IEE (discount provided for Adelphi applicants), ECE, or WES, but any NACES member evaluation would be acceptable.
Additional Requirements for an MS Degree in Literacy
Applicants interested in the Advanced Certificate programs should also submit the following:
- Final transcript documenting a master’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
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Colleges of Distinction: Education
Adelphi is recognized as a College of Distinction for education programs that are proven to produce confident, compassionate and classroom-ready teachers.
Tops for Teachers-to-Be
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi earned national recognition in the 2026 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse rankings for its strong student outcomes. The University ranked highly in social mobility and best salaries, reflecting the lifetime return on investment it provides to students.
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Forbes
For the third consecutive year, Adelphi University has been recognized as the highest-ranked private university on Long Island on Forbes’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges list.
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U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi University has been named a Best College among National Universities for eight consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
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Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education ranks Adelphi in the top 8 percent of four-year universities in the United States and as one of the best universities in the world.
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Colleges of Distinction: Great Teaching
Adelphi is recognized as a College of Distinction with engaged faculty members who provide students with feedback and encouragement and help students learn to think for themselves.
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