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Become a Literacy Specialist for all Grades
Graduates of this master’s program in literacy education become literacy specialists — the experts who share best practices with general education colleagues and provide direct instruction to small groups of learners who struggle with reading and writing.
Tuition & Fees
31 credits
$645 per-credit
$2,935 Graduate Assistantships available per semester
(enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester)
Length & Format
1 year
to graduate
3 semesters
(summer, fall, spring)
In Person
program
About The School of Education
The Esteves School of Education at Russell Sage College supports future educators from their bachelor’s degree through doctoral programs because we believe education never stops.
Program Distinctions
You’ll build skills to teach face-to-face and in a digital format. Become broadly versed in knowledge and strategies for teaching all types of students and learn how to develop instructional plans for at-risk learners.
The Power in Positive Ed
Well-being matters, and today’s students and teachers need the tools to manage today’s world.
That’s why Russell Sage College became the first college in the nation to partner with The Center for Positive Education. Each student in the Esteves School of Education graduates with training in Positive Education, and Russell Sage will extend the training to the greater education community with professional development opportunities.
Program Objectives
- Evaluate, diagnose, interpret and teach students with significant difficulties in reading and writing
- Are prepared to work closely with diverse families and other educators to provide targeted, excellent literacy instruction
- Provide ongoing professional development to other educators and parents
- Use data (including individual, classroom and schoolwide data) to inform instructional decisions
- Are highly effective in collaborating with others
Personal advising, experienced faculty
Our master’s program comes with a deep, Russell Sage-level of support from an assigned faculty advisor who works with you to ensure your success.
Peter Stapleton, Ph.D. “Russell Sage College and the Esteves School of Education act as leaders in education, not just in the Capital District but in New York State.”
Assistant Professor of Education
Careers with an MSEd in Literacy Education
Graduates often work as classroom teachers with advanced knowledge in teaching reading and writing to at-risk learners or become literacy specialists at the elementary or secondary level.