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Certificate in Reading Instruction Courses

The Certificate in Reading Instruction with an elementary or a secondary focus is a 12-credit course of study. Credits apply towards the K-12 reading endorsement and the Master of Arts in Reading program.  

Certificate in Reading Instruction: Elementary Focus
Research in Literacy
Emergent Literacy K-2
Balanced Literacy K-6 
Reading Assessment and Remediation 

Certificate in Reading Instruction:  Secondary Focus
Research in Literacy
Reading Assessment and Remediation

Two additional courses are required to earn the Reading K-12 Endorsement.

Certificate in Reading Instruction: Elementary Focus

Research in Literacy (READ 500 - 3 Credits)

• Examine literacy research for source, design, implication and classroom applications.

Emergent Literacy K-2 (READ 501 - 3 Credits)

• Learn developmentally appropriate practices for kindergarten and primary grades.

Balanced Literacy K-6 (READ 701 - 3 Credits)

• Develop knowledge and strategies in planning and teaching reading in grades K-6.
• Explore the best current practices and professional reading standards.

Reading Assessment and Remediation (READ 704 - 3 Credits)

• Explore the nature and causality of reading problems.
• Study formal and informal approaches to diagnosis.
• Develop reading programs for specific reading needs. 

Certificate in Reading Instruction:  Secondary Focus

Research in Literacy (READ 500 - 3 Credits)

• Examine literacy research for source, design, implication and classroom applications.

Balanced Literacy K-6 (READ 701 - 3 Credits)

• Develop knowledge and strategies in planning and teaching reading in grades K-6.
• Explore the best current practices and professional reading standards.

Content-area Literacy 5-12 (READ 702 - 3 Credits)

• Develop reading and writing methods, strategies and procedures for grades 5-12.
• Explore the best current practices and professional reading standards.

Reading Assessment and Remediation (READ 704 - 3 Credits)

• Explore the nature and causality of reading problems.
• Study formal and informal approaches to diagnosis.
• Develop reading programs for specific reading needs.

Two additional courses are required to earn the Reading K-12 Endorsement.

Refer to our catalog for course descriptions with greater detail.