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  • Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio
    CLLSE Department Chair, Professor and Coordinator, Literacy Education
    Email
    718-960-7205

    Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, And Special Education (CLLSE); Carmen Garcia, Secretary
    718-960-8173
    Carman Hall, Room B20

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Literacy Education

Nurture the Next Generation of Readers 

Transform your passion for literacy into a rewarding career with Lehman’s Literacy Education program, a unique program for The Bronx and beyond. 

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Flexible Format

Our master’s degree program and advanced certificates are all offered in a hybrid format, allowing you to take both in-person and online courses.

Inclusive Approach

Learn to support striving readers from diverse backgrounds by understanding literacy as a dynamic, interconnected socio-cultural process that includes reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing. 

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Comprehensive Certification
A 36-credit program with professional certification options for:
  • Birth – Grade 6
  • Grades 5 – 12
  • Dual degree in Literacy & Special Education.
Diverse Career Pathways
Prepare for roles such as:
  • Literacy Teacher
  • Reading Interventionist
  • Curriculum Specialist, and more
  • Or pursue advanced academic opportunities through doctoral programs.

Masters Degree Programs

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Master of Science in Education, Literacy Studies Grades B-6

The 36-credit program typically takes 2.5 years to complete and leads to a Master of Science in Education degree. 

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Master of Science in Education, Literacy Studies Grades 5-12

The 36-credit program typically takes 2.5 years to complete and leads to a Master of Science in Education degree. 

M.S. in Education, Literacy Studies Grades 1-6 and Special Edu 1-6

The dual certification is designed for teachers who have already had an initial certification in elementary or childhood education and typically takes 2.5 years to complete. 

Advanced Professional Certifications



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Literacy Early Childhood and Childhood Education

This one-year program leads to an advanced certificate in literacy in Early Childhood & Childhood Education.  

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Literacy Middle Childhood and Adolescence

This one-year program leads to an advanced certificate in literacy in Middle Childhood & Adolescence. 

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Teacher Leadership Advanced Certificate

This one-year certificate program is designed for practicing teachers who want to gain the skills needed to work with school administrators to lead instructional improvement.

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Department Contact
  • Limor Pinhasi-Vittorio
    CLLSE Department Chair, Professor and Coordinator, Literacy Education
    Email
    718-960-7205

    Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, And Special Education (CLLSE); Carmen Garcia, Secretary
    718-960-8173
    Carman Hall, Room B20

  • See all contacts
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