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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

Literacy: K-12 Reading Specialist Graduate Certificate


Banner Code:  E1-CERG-LTRS

College: College of Education and Human Development  
Department: Graduate School of Education  

This 21-credit certificate, a state-approved (Virginia) sequence of courses leading to reading specialist licensure, is designed for teachers who have a master’s degree. Course work includes foundational knowledge, instructional and assessment strategies for individuals and groups, and preparation as a literacy coach and staff developer. Licensure also requires a master’s degree, passing the Virginia Reading Assessment, and three years of teaching under contract. Students enrolled in this program must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.

The graduate certificate in literacy: K-12 reading specialist may only be pursued on a part-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

Admission Requirements

Submit a spontaneous article response at a mandatory admissions meeting after an admission file is established. If an applicant holds a master’s degree and achieved a 3.5 GPA, this requirement may be waived by the Literacy Program Admissions Committee.