BUFFALO, NY – Enrollment is now open for Canisius University’s new All Grades Advanced Certificate in Literacy. Available through the institution’s online Graduate Literacy Program, the new certificate provides comprehensive training for educators to become literacy specialists across all grade levels.
"This new certification programs offers an opportunity for educators to deepen their expertise in literacy instruction and empower them to become transformative leaders in supporting students’ fundamental learning skills,” says Nancy Wallace, PhD, dean of the School of Education and Human Services. “By providing a comprehensive, research-backed approach to literacy education, we are helping teachers make a lasting impact on student learning across all grade levels.”
The new certificate program aligns with New York State and national Science of Reading initiatives. It is a six-course, 18-credit program that enables teachers to enhance their professional qualifications through a flexible online format. Key features of the program include:
• Comprehensive curriculum in research-backed literacy instruction
• Practical learning opportunities near educators’ workplaces
• Expert faculty with extensive literacy education experience
• Flexible online format for working professionals
Click here to learn more about the new All Grades Advanced Certificate in Literacy.
Canisius University’s online Graduate Literacy Programs is housed within the School of Education and Human Services and boasts an impressive 95 percent pass rate on the literacy certification exam. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Canisius among the “Best Online Master’s in Education” programs in the nation.
Canisius was founded in 1870 in Buffalo, NY, and is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Consistently ranked among the top institutions in the Northeast, Canisius offers undergraduate, graduate and pre-professional programs distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration, mentoring and an emphasis on ethical, purpose-driven leadership.
