Department of Special Education and Literacy

Overview

The Department of Special Education and Literacy Department at the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University prepares students for certification as special education teachers and literacy specialists. The Department offers bachelor's degrees, dual 5-year bachelor/master's degrees as well as two master's degrees.

The Special Education Program prepares students to create effective learning environments for three types of students: mentally handicapped, emotionally disturbed, and learning disabled in grades 1 to 6. Coursework includes classroom management, the diagnosis and correction of learning disabilities, and the use of inclusion techniques.

The Literacy Program leads to New York State certification as a Literacy Teacher and prepares you to work in schools and clinical settings as a Literacy Specialist. Students learn to teach reading and written communications, develop reading curricula, evaluate student progress, and identify students in need of corrective and remedial instruction. Participants develop skills for communicating with parents and the expertise to evaluate district-wide reading programs. Literacy students gain clinical experience at our on-campus Reading and Learning Development Center.

Degree Programs:
* B.S./M.S.ED. in Childhood Education/Special Education
* B.S./M.S. in Early Childhood Education/Literacy
* B.S./M.S. in Childhood Education/Literacy
* M.S.Ed. in Special Education - Grades 1 to 6
* M.S. in Childhood Teaching Literacy - Birth to Grade 6

Dual Master's Degree Programs:
* M.S. in Childhood Education/Literacy - Birth to Grade 6
* M.S. in Childhood Education/Special Education - Grades 1 to 6