Curriculum
Candidates must hold an Instructional I or II certificate.
For course descriptions, see our course catalog.
Reading specialist certification requirements include the following:
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 540 | Early Literacy Foundations | 3 |
| EDUC 602 | Reading and Learning Differences (Prerequisite: EDUC 540 or EDUC 603) | 3 |
| EDUC 603 | Reading and Writing Across the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 604 | Assessment, Intervention and Reporting of Literacy Progress (30 Hours Field Work) (Prerequisite: EDUC 602) | 3 |
| EDUC 606 | Multicultural Literature and Curriculum | 3 |
| EDUC 612 | Reading Specialist Practicum (105 Hours Field Work) (Prerequisite: ALL Reading Courses) | 3 |
External Agencies has authority to impose new standards for certification before a student's program of study is completed.