Dyslexia Graduate Certificate

18 credit hours

The Dyslexia Graduate Certificate is comprised of selected coursework (listed below) and designed to provide specialized knowledge in in meeting the needs of students who are diagnosed with dyslexia. The additional dyslexia-specific coursework should enable practicing teachers and reading specialist K-12 to better meet the needs of this specific group of struggling readers in K-12 schools. Courses will be taught by certified reading specialist and/or recognized experts trained in the specific content of the course.

Requirements

Certificate Coursework

EDARL 67500Cognitive Coaching for Teaching Diverse Populations and Adult Learners

3

EDRL 50810Reading Methods and Strategies for Students with Dyslexia and Struggling Readers

3

EDRL 51010Assessment Driven Literacy Instruction

3

EDRL 53000Assistive Technology and Structured Literacy

3

EDRL 57100Pedagogy for Effective Literacy Practices

3

EDU 53200Practicum: Advanced Reading Instruction

1-3