Online Science of Reading and Literacy Instruction Graduate Certificate
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Become an expert in literacy instruction and the Science of Reading through our Graduate Certificate in Science of Reading and Literacy Instruction program. Students across the country can benefit from the skills and expertise of educators with detailed knowledge and experience in these areas. This program is designed to provide educators with the theory, field work, and discussions to not only succeed personally, but help their students to excel. Graduates will be equipped to be a literacy coach or reading specialist with a background in SOR, integrate new knowledge into their classroom settings, pursue a master’s program, and more. All program and course objectives are aligned with the standards of the International Dyslexia Association.
Why Pursue My Graduate Certificate in Science of Reading and Literacy Instruction at IWU?
At IWU, we offer a Reading and Literacy Instruction Graduate Certificate for individuals seeking to expand their literacy educational capabilities. IWU is an experienced provider of online education, with this program leading to an Indiana endorsement in literacy with reciprocity which can be transferred to other states. All IWU programs include faith integration, with devotionals and a Christian worldview as defining aspects of this program’s spiritual formation element. All faculty possess doctorates in education and are invested in helping educators make a difference in improving the literacy of their students.
What will I Learn in this Science of Reading and Literacy Instruction Graduate Certificate Program?
Candidates completing the 12-credit hour program deepen content and pedagogical content knowledge related to the foundations of SOR, understand and demonstrate appropriate and contextual use of assessment, analyze and apply instructional practices in teaching phonics, language structure, comprehension and writing, and apply SOR instruction to a diversity of students in early childhood, elementary, and special education classrooms. Program completers can expect to be prepared to function as a K-12 literacy coach or reading specialist. Field work requiring access to a classroom or students is also an important part of this program.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
The Reading and Literacy Instruction Graduate Certificate program provides the required, state-approved curriculum for the state endorsement in literacy, based upon the Science of Reading. Students will become reading specialists with an in-depth comprehension of phonics and phonemic awareness which will allow them to excel in a variety of potential instructional and educational roles.
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
EDRE-515,EDRE-525,EDRE-535,EDRE-545
The admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Science of Reading and Literacy Instruction are as follows:
To successfully complete the Graduate Certificate Program candidates must have completed the following:
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
