Bank Street College Graduate School of Education Reading and Literacy Education Graduate Admissions, 610 West 112 Street New York, NY 10025 US   Phone: 1-212-875-4404 Fax: 1-212-875-4678   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Science in Education; Master of Education On Campus   Bank Street College of Education has master’s programs that lead to certification in both education and literacy, allowing you to work with children either as a classroom teacher with a focus on reading and language arts or as a reading and literacy specialist. Learn to develop age-appropriate curricula that encourage children to explore the full range of subject areas (reading, math, science, social studies and the arts), follow their own curiosity, and forge their own paths of learning. Gain a deeper understanding of the reading and writing process, learn to recognize when children are having difficulty with the normal processes of learning to read and write, and learn to develop instruction that meets their needs. Develop a knowledge base for working with native English speakers, English language learners, and children with special needs from a broad range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Particular emphasis is placed on helping you understand the links between assessment and instruction. Develop a wide repertoire of teaching strategies and learn to address the academic, intellectual and emotional strengths and needs of children. The program views reading, writing, and language development as integrated processes. Course work and field experiences are designed to help you to work both independently and collaboratively with other teachers, parents, and other professionals to meet the needs of diverse learners. Programs include: Reading and Literacy: Clinical Practice Teaching Literacy and Childhood General Education Dual Certification Teaching Literacy: Focus on Classroom Teaching Teaching Literacy: Focus on Clinical Teaching Advanced Literacy Specialization     Accreditation Information: Bank Street College is accredited by the Regents Accreditation of Teacher Education (RATE), and is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Undergraduate Degree (Liberal Arts focus)  Pre-Requisite Courses Bank Street offers two literacy programs for those who hold a provisional/initial certification as a classroom teacher. The Advanced Literacy Specialization is for those who already hold a master's degree in education.  International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: None Required Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA: 3.400  Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: 2  Specializations: Education  # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage: 94.00%  Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: