Albertus Magnus College is a four-year, private, liberal arts, co-educational college offering undergraduate and graduate programs. It was founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Albertus was the first Catholic, liberal arts, residential college for women in New England. It has been co-educational since 1985. Albertus offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations and 11 graduate programs. The Dominican tradition is the driving force of all that makes Albertus Magnus College an excellent academic community in which to grow. Not only is the pursuit of Veritas, or truth, shown in the well-rounded, exploratory liberal arts curriculum that supports every major, but it is also noticeable in the everyday interactions between students and their peers, faculty and the surrounding New Haven community. Students at Albertus Magnus College are curious, and they are always seeking new ways to approach scholarly challenges and social issues alike in an attempt to grow as lifelong learners and successful members of their community. Thanks to its diverse student population, wide range of academic concentrations, and supportive, personally invested faculty members, the College is alive with a world of vibrancy and mutual respect.
The professors at Albertus go above and beyond what they do in the classroom; they are there for students in all aspects of their lives. I cannot imagine receiving the education I have thus far received at Albertus anywhere else.
Esther
Programs
Certification-only
Advanced Alternative Preparation (AAP) For Literacy Specialist
The Advanced Alternative Preparation Program is a non-credit, non-degree program administered by Albertus Magnus College under the auspices of the Connecticut State Department of Education. This accelerated program is designed for certified teachers seeking cross endorsement certification as specialists in remedial reading/language arts (Grades 1–12).
Upon completing the program, students will:
Acquire expertise in diagnosis, instruction, and assessment of literacy.
Provide remedial reading/remedial language arts specialists with coaching skills.
Improve literacy skills of Connecticut’s school children.
Classes are offered in an accelerated degree format, which consists of five 8-week modules during the calendar year. All classes are fully online.
Teachers enrolled in this program acquire literacy instruction skills based on the most current educational research. Completers of the program are ready to assume responsibilities that include classroom and small group literacy instruction, literacy data collection and analysis, coaching and instructional modeling for colleagues, and professional development workshops.
Eligibility requirements for the Advanced Alternative Preparation program include the following:
A valid Connecticut teaching certificate or eligibility for Connecticut teacher certification is required for admission.
Full-time teaching experience for five of the last eight years.
A master’s degree or thirty credits beyond the bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university or college.
No cost offsets reported by Albertus Magnus College at this time.Check outExplore Financial Aidto find other scholarships and other financial support in Connecticut.
Certifications
Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts, Grades 1-12
Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday (month of July)
The initial summer includes instruction in theory and practice in the fundamentals of language and literacy, in assessment and evaluation pertaining to reading and language arts, and in coaching strategies. Also, during the initial summer, candidates complete the first supervised tutorial of a dyslexic student using the Japanese Lesson Study Model.
Nine seminars designed to prepare participants to assume responsibilities as literacy specialists. In addition, candidates work under the guidance of an advisor to:
Work with individual or small groups of students
Coach classroom teachers
Observe reading specialists
Reflect on professional reading
An advisor will facilitate winter activities and be the liaison between the candidate and their school, as appropriate.
Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday (month of July)
The third and final part of the program consists of a summer, during which candidates complete the second supervised dyslexia tutorial practicum and work in teams to complete an assigned project related to research-based literacy instruction.
Program Hallmarks
Dyslexia tutorial using Japanese Lesson Study professional development model.
Comprehensive diagnostic tutorial, including pre and post assessments and research-based methods and materials.
Collegial coaching practice.
In the second summer, participants engage in a culminating group project that simulates planning for and implementing a school-wide professional development activity.
Instruction and clinical practice in tutoring dyslexic students.
Research-based techniques and strategies for the English language learner.
Instruction in peer coaching and adult learning strategies.
Advisors to facilitate learning activities during academic year and to serve as the liaison between the AAP candidates and their schools, as appropriate.
Ongoing alignment with current International Literacy Association Professional Standards.
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