Literacy Specialist Certificate
Campus: Online
The Advanced Certificate in Literacy Specialist prepares teachers to gain an understanding of the inter-relationships among language acquisition and literacy development, and to develop strategies for working with children who have language differences, literacy difficulties, and learning disabilities. All coursework may be completed online.
Certificate Requirements
Select one strand:
Early Childhood/Childhood Strand
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 650 | Research/Theory in Developing Literacy | 3 |
| ED 677 | Literacy for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ED 652 | Assessment in Literacy: Grades B - 12 | 3 |
| ED 754 | Literature and Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| ED 655A | Early Literacy Development in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Settings | 3 |
| ED 755B | Literacy Instruction & Technological Applications for a Diverse Population of Middle Grade Students | 3 |
| ED 693B | Literacy Practicum II: Birth - Grade 6 | 3 |
| TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
| TCH 211D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention | 0 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Middle Childhood/Adolescent Strand
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED 650 | Research/Theory in Developing Literacy | 3 |
| ED 677 | Literacy for Children with Special Needs | 3 |
| ED 652 | Assessment in Literacy: Grades B - 12 | 3 |
| ED 754 | Literature and Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| ED 757 | Adolescent Content Literacies in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Settings (Grades 9-12) | 3 |
| ED 755B | Literacy Instruction & Technological Applications for a Diverse Population of Middle Grade Students | 3 |
| ED 694B | Literacy Practicum II Grades 5-12 | 3 |
| TCH 211A | Child Abuse and Violence Prevention | 0 |
| TCH 211D | DASA- Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools, Prevention & Intervention | 0 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |