Reading Teacher K-12
General
Program Title
Reading Teacher K-12
Degree Designation
GC
Award Type
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
Online
Program Description
The Reading Teacher K-12 Certificate Program is a six course program for licensed teachers interested in becoming either a specialized teacher of reading K-12 in their school districts or focusing on improving their own classroom instruction. The program incorporates the Minnesota Board of Teaching Standards for Licensure as a Reading Teacher (8710.4725). Special emphasis is placed upon effective instruction and assessment for K-12 students who are experiencing some difficulty with reading.
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Education and Learning Design
Status
Active
Admission Requirements
What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?
Bachelors Degree
Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission
2.75
Required GPA for graduation
3
Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate the ability to support a philosophy of literacy instruction with theory and research.
Outcome
Demonstrate knowledge of the progression of reading development (emergent, beginning, transitional, intermediate and advanced) and the variations related to cultural and linguistic diversity with a heightened awareness to the needs of students who are experiencing some difficulty with reading.
Outcome
Use assessment data to develop instruction that addresses specific student needs.
Outcome
Communicate results of assessments to students, parents, caregivers, colleagues, and administrators.
Outcome
Demonstrate competency through a variety of clinical experiences with elementary, middle, and high school students.
Degree Maps
Major Code
8091
Program Code
7428