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Pace University

New York , New York ,United States

Literacy Specialist, Advanced Certificate

Reading and writing skills shape an individual’s future, affecting everything from their ability to gain meaningful employment to their access to essential services like healthcare. Literacy educators make a lasting impact in students’ lives by helping to develop the skills they need to fulfill their academic potential and pursue successful, fulfilling careers. If you’re a certified teacher who already holds a master’s degree, the online Advanced Certificate in Literacy Specialist (ADV CERT LIT) from Pace University can provide you with effective, research-driven strategies to engage learners from a variety of backgrounds. If you haven’t earned a master’s yet, our online Master of Science in Education, Literacy Specialist (MSEd, LIT) is ideal for you.

Intakes

  • April
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 60

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution (official transcripts documenting degree must be submitted).
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. (Upon the recommendation of the Dean, Graduate Faculty Admissions Committee, or the director of Student Support Services or program coordinators, candidates whose GPA is less than 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional/provisional basis, provided that it is determined that the candidate has the necessary knowledge and skills to complete the program successfully.)
  • Submission and review of official transcripts from ALL institutions attended.
  • Completion of the application process including a personal statement, two letters of recommendation, and, in some cases, an admission interview.
  • Admission to Initial certification programs in the School of Education (that is, candidates who seek teacher certification in NY for the first time) requires the GRE General Test. The admissions decision takes into account the candidate’s whole application, including transcripts, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and the GRE.
  • Please note for international students:
  • If you are an F-1 visa holder, you may not take more than one online class per semester and must be a full time student for the duration of your program. Please note that F-1 visa holders cannot take an all online or majority online program in the United States. We offer many programs for F-1 visa holders that take place on our New York and Pleasantville campuses.

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