Reading Specialist (PK-12) Certificate

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The Reading Specialist Certificate provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to become certified as PK-12 Reading Specialists.

Candidates in the Reading Specialist Certificate program must complete two semesters (six credits) of practicum experience. All reading specialization courses must be completed prior to the first semester of reading practicum. Reading practica are completed following completion of specialization coursework. Updated clearances (within one year of practicum) are required for practicum experience completed in local districts. Guidelines for reading practicum will be provided by a program advisor.

Core Course

MED 502 Development, Learning, and Inclusive Practice 3 credit hours

Specialization Courses

MED 510 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3 credit hours
MED 511 Children and Adolescent Literature 3 credit hours
MED 512 Advanced Reading in the Content Areas 3 credit hours
MED 513 Development and Administration of School Reading Programs 3 credit hours
MED 520 Advanced Psychology of Reading 3 credit hours
MED 524 The Reading Specialist as Literacy Coach 3 credit hours
MED 526 Clinical Practicum in Reading: Diagnosis and Assessment 3 credit hours
MED 527 Clinical Practicum in Reading: Correction and Remediation 3 credit hours

Reading Specialist (PK-12) Certificate

Core Course

Specialization Courses

Total Credits: 27