Graduate Certificate in Literacy for the Classroom Teacher (K-8) 15 credits
This 15-credit online program is designed for experienced educators who wish to enhance and expand their knowledge and skills in the area of literacy. The program provides educators with a foundation in literacy learning and its application across diverse populations and content areas. The focus of the program is on the integration of reading and writing; using technology to enhance a multiple literacies approach; and the knowledge and use of authentic literature, narrative and informational, to analyze text complexities and to match readers and text.
The program may also be used as a specialization to fulfill some of the requirements for the M.Ed. in Language and Literacy program or the M.Ed. Individually Designed Program for Educators.
Program Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Program of Study
Courses may have prerequisites for registration; please check course descriptions before registering.
Required Courses (12 credits):
| EEDUC 6059 | Literature and Learning in the K-8 Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 6001 | The Teaching of Writing (K-12) | 3 |
| EEDUC 6101 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| EECLD 6002 | Essential Linguistics: What Every Teacher Needs to Know about Language | 3 |
Elective Courses (3 credits):
Select one of the following 3-credit courses: