2023-2024 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study K-12
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The School of Education offers preparation that leads to certification as a Reading Specialist (K-12). Coursework is completed in a blended format of on-campus and online study. The curriculum for the Reading Specialist Certificate of Advanced Study (K-12) is designed to provide candidates with opportunities to build specialized knowledge, engage in principled practice in supervised settings, and prepare for leadership roles in schools and school districts. The curriculum addresses the International Literacy Association’s Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals (2017) in the areas of:
- Foundational Knowledge
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Diversity
- Literate Environment
- Professional Learning and Leadership
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Prerequisites
It is required that applicants have an initial teaching certificate. If initial certification does not include PDE-required special education courses (9 credits) and an English Language Learners course (3 credits), then those courses must be completed before application for certification. Teaching experience is advised.
In addition, the following prerequisites are required for this program:
- Teaching of Reading OR Language Arts - 3 credits
- Human Development OR Educational Psychology - 3 credits
- Children’s or Adolescent Literature - 3 credits
Requirements
A minimum of 24 credit hours are required for this program.
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