Literacy Certificate, Graduate
Literacy Graduate Certificate- This program is designed for classroom and reading teachers as they work toward an understanding of the role that literacy plays across the curriculum and over time. The program explores research and processes for teaching literacy in P–12 educational settings.
Literacy is a critical skill for academic success, and this program can provide the knowledge to support the diverse learning needs of a P-12 classroom. Based on current research and best practices, the curriculum is applicable for teachers in the field and for those who are interested in becoming reading specialists in schools.
This program teaches all the specific skills mentioned in the literacy competencies for the State of Washington while aiming to increase the effectiveness in the classroom and to develop assessment skills. Through this program, certified Washington educators will be eligible to earn a P-12 reading endorsement to add to their teaching certificate. Candidates who complete the NES assessment are then eligible for recommendation for the endorsement.
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This is an online accelerated program with 6-week academic sessions.
Admission Requirements
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree (either a BA or BS) from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Have earned a grade point average ≥3.0 on a 4-point scale during the final 90 quarter credits (or 60 semester credits) of enrolled coursework.
- Applicants for the Literacy concentration must also submit a copy of an educator certificate.
Required Core | ||
EDUC 542 | P-12 LITERATURE STUDY IN THE CLASSROOM | 4 |
EDUC 544 | ADVANCED READING METHODS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM | 4 |
EDUC 560 | READING INQUIRY | 4 |
EDUC 576 | ADVANCED LITERACY METHODS | 4 |
EDUC 590 | CRITICAL AND SOCIAL LITERACIES | 4 |
EDUC 591 | INSTRUCTIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS FOR LITERACY DIFFICULTIES | 4 |
Internship | ||
EDUC 641 | LITERACY INTERNSHIP I | 2 |
EDUC 642 | LITERACY INTERNSHIP II | 2 |
Portfolio | ||
EDUC 643 | LITERACY PORTFOLIO | 2 |
Total Credits | 30 |