Advanced Study in Reading (Grade K-12) Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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This program is designed for certified teachers holding a master’s degree and seeking a program leading to a reading specialist certificate, K-12.

Prerequisite Coursework

For elementary certified teachers (the following courses or their equivalent as determined by the program director):

MSPED 510 - Reading Assessment and Intervention
MEDUC 512 - Instruction of Reading
MEDUC 528 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading
MEDUC 532 - Materials for Teaching Reading

For secondary certified teachers (the following courses or their equivalent as determined by the program director):

MEDUC 512 - Instruction of Reading
MEDUC 528 - Processes and Acquisition of Reading
MEDUC 526 - Reading in Secondary Content Areas I
MEDUC 527 - Reading in Secondary Content Areas II

Required Courses

MEDUC 503 - Educational Assessment and Measurement
MEDUC 600 - Roles of the Reading Specialist
MEDUC 601 - Advanced Processes and Acquisition of Reading
MEDUC 602 - Teaching Reading to English Language Learners
MEDUC 603 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area for English Language Learners
MEDUC 604 - Reading Assessment Seminar
MEDUC 605 - Reading Specialist Practicum *
MEDUC 613 - Integrating Technology in Teaching and Learning
MEDUC 699 - Special Topics: M.Ed.

Total Credits 30

* All courses can be completed in the evenings except MEDUC 605 Reading Specialist Practicum. The practicum requires 90 hours of on-site experiences that can only be completed during the day (fee applies).