91福利

Online Graduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention

91福利

The online Graduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention prepares elementary and special education teachers to identify and support learners who need reading assistance. By gaining skills in literacy assessment, intervention, and evidence-based reading instruction, educators can strengthen early literacy outcomes for students in grades PreK鈥�3.

Admissions

We offer rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we鈥檝e received all of your application materials.

  • A bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college/university
  • Current teaching certification/licensure

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you鈥檙e ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • Current resume or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 100-200-word essay based on the following prompt

Careers

According to national, regional, and state data, there鈥檚 a need for more educators with training in best practices for literacy teaching and learning. Alumni of our Literacy Education graduate programs lead their schools and communities. Possible career paths include:

  • Literacy Specialists
  • Curriculum Coordinators
  • Literacy Coaches
  • K-12 Administrators
  • Nonprofit Leaders

Curriculum

Through coursework grounded in the science of reading, you鈥檒l develop expertise in literacy development, assessment, intervention design, and evidence-based instructional strategies to help students build strong reading skills.

The following courses are required (12 credits):

  • SED 545: Intervention for Reading Difficulties (3 credits)
  • ERL 534: Foundational Literacy and Language Development (Birth鈥揋rade 3) (3 credits)
  • ERL 554: Teaching & Assessing Developmental Readers (PK鈥揋rade 3) (3 credits)
  • ERL 555: Intervention Design for Struggling Readers (PK鈥揋rade 3) (3 credits)
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At a Glance

91福利Online

College of Education & Human Development


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

12 Credits

91福利Online

College of Education & Human Development


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Early Literacy Intervention

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

12 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$607

Next Steps

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Contact

Amanda Hafford, M.Ed.

Assistant Director of DLL Advising Center & Student Support

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207.581.3452