Jan 31, 2026

2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

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2019-2020 Graduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Reading Specialist Certification

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Curriculum

Foundations (6 Credits)

ED 507 - Instructional Psychology 3 Credit(s)
ED 546 - Analysis, Innovation, and Evaluation of Curriculum 3 Credit(s)

Professional Core (21 Credits)

ED 521 - Reading and Language Arts I 3 Credit(s)
ED 522 - Reading and Language Arts II 3 Credit(s)
ED 527 - Practicum for Reading Specialists 6 Credit(s)
ED 529 - The Role of the Reading Professional 3 Credit(s)
ED 532 - Literature for Children and Adolescents 3 Credit(s)
ED 535 - Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 Credit(s)
ED 536 - Advanced Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties 3 Credit(s)
ED 624 - Teaching English Language Learners 3 Credit(s)
If this is the student’s initial certification, then the following courses must also be taken:
ED 551 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credit(s)
ED 623 - Literacy Intervention in the Content Areas for Learners with Disabilities 3 Credit(s)
ED 667 - Effective Collaboration and Team Building 3 Credit(s)
For students pursuing a master’s degree and certification, more than thirty (30) hours may be required, and the practicum ED 527 must be completed.

Total Credits: 30-42

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