We get many requests from our MS graduates (as well as from other universities), who want to return to take courses. Here's the scoop...

If you graduated from our MS in Reading, Classroom Track, and are looking to get certified as a Literacy Specialist

First, you have to find out which specific courses NY State Education Dept requires you to take. The best way to learn about this is to contact a BOCES certification specialist. If you live in the Albany area, call Joy Moch, certification specialist at the Albany BOCES (456-1347); or, if you live in Saratoga County and north, contact Karol Masher at 746-3370. or email her at kmasher@mum.neric.org  We cannot do this for you, you have to come to us already knowing which courses you need to take in order to meet State Ed's requirements. However, bear in mind that our capstone practicum courses (especially ERDG620) have very limited enrollment, and returning students have to compete with matriculated students already in the specialist programs for the few available seats. Applying very early, and being patient until your "turn" arrives, is essential. By the way, no capstone practicum courses are offered online, only on campus (well, close to campus--at Arbor Hill Elementary School in Albany, NY).

If you graduated from another university, and are looking to get certified as a Literacy Specialist

Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate students who have graduated from elsewhere.

If you have a question about NY State new certifications:

Call State Ed at this number: 474-2593

If you have a question about how to obtain NYS certification when you're already certified in another state:

Visit this website: click here

If you really aren't interested in obtaining additional specialist certifications, but just want to take courses:

All you have to do is to apply non-degree. It's pretty simple and can be done at any time of the year. Obtaining seats in Reading courses is generally not that difficult, except in the core practicum courses (several of which have prerequisites). However, applying early is highly recommended--all of our courses fill as the start of a semester draws near.

What about online courses?

Our online courses are reserved for our students in the MS online program. After all our students have had an opportunity to register, we open any remaining seats to any student on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there are typically only a handful of seats that do become available. Click here for details.