Brooklyn M.A. in Literacy and Cognition All Grades

Be in demand. Earn the newest certification offered in New York state as a Literacy Specialist in All Grades.

Seeking a program that will inspire and equip you for a rewarding career as an effective classroom teacher and literacy specialist? The M.A. in Literacy and Cognition All Grades at St. Joseph's University, New York is the perfect choice.

Our program, delivered in an online synchronous format, leads to full pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 certification and offers exceptional preparation focused on the science of reading and evidenced based practices, including an emphasis on Structured Literacy. SJNY’s graduates will also develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify the signs of dyslexia and provide effective interventions.

SJNY’s experienced faculty understand the challenges teachers face in meeting the literacy needs of students, and SJNY’s 36-credit program, encompassing over 50 hours of interaction with young learners, aims to help our graduates develop evidence-based methods of providing effective literacy instruction for a diverse population.

Many of our students become literacy coaches, specialists, supervisors and administrators. St. Joseph’s students who earn an M.A. in Literacy and Cognition All Grades can complete the School Building or School District Leader advanced certificates or an M.A. in Educational Leadership with Critical Consciousness at accelerated rates.

Join us on this transformative journey to become a highly skilled literacy expert and get ready to make a lasting impact in education.

The Brooklyn M.A. in Literacy Experience

Online Access: Our online synchronous format enables students to learn and collaborate from anywhere, making your pursuit of an M.A. in Literacy and Cognition a time efficient investment.

Ready for Anything: Students will gain 50 hours of hands-on experience and be fully certified as literacy teachers (Pre-kindergarten – 12th grade) upon graduation and the successful completion of the NYSTCE Literacy CST.

Be in Demand: About 37 percent of fourth-grade students performed below the NAEP Basic level in reading in 2022. Knowledgeable teachers of reading are an essential component to addressing this national educational crisis.