Graduate Certificate in Literacy for the Classroom Teacher (K-8) 15 credits

This online program is designed for experienced educators who wish to enhance and expand their knowledge and skills in literacy. The program provides 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. 

• This 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

For the university's transfer credit policy for this and other programs, see the Transfer of Credits page.

Program of Study

 

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	On Languages: What Educators Need to Know about Linguistics	3

Elective Courses (3 credits):

Select one of the following 3-credit courses:

EECLD 6010	Content & Arts-Integrated Pedagogy for Multilingual Learners	3
EECLD 6001	Culturally Responsive Teaching	3