Specialized Reading Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities

Meet the unique needs of K-12 students with specific learning disabilities who experience severe deficits in reading and written language.

Special Education Graduate Certificate: Specialized Reading Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities with MEd Option

Educators develop a deep level of knowledge in development, difficulties, assessment, instruction and progress monitoring for these students.

EDSE 562: Foundations of Reading Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
EDSE 563: Language Structure and Literacy Development for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
EDSE 564: Phonology, Phonics, and Fluency for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
EDSE 565: Vocabulary, Comprehension, and Written Expression for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (3 credits)
EDSE 567: Practicum for Specialized Reading Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (3 credits)

Total: 15 credits

NOTE: This is not a teacher licensure program.

This program is available in a cohort format and can be offered in conjunction with school agencies wishing to further the skills of their teachers in this area. Benefits of the cohort model include tuition discounts, convenient class locations, and modified schedules to accommodate school employee workdays.