Reading Endorsement Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate Admissions and Process

Students must apply and be admitted into the Graduate Certificate to be eligible to receive a Graduate Certificate. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Certificate Director prior to applying. 

Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

1. University Admission Requirements, including English Proficiency    
2. Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements    
3. ​​Application Process 

Additional Admission Requirements

This Graduate Certificate is open to all who are interested in developing knowledge of the science of reading and expansive views of literacy learning.  For individuals seeking Florida K-12 Reading Endorsement, a Florida Teaching Certificate is required. (Submit a copy of the Certificate with the application)

Curriculum Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

• RED 6749 History and Foundations in Reading and STEM Disciplines Credit Hours: 3
• RED 6544 Cognition, Comprehension, and Content Area Reading: Remediation of Reading Credit Hours: 3
• RED 6545 Issues in Vocabulary and Word Study Credit Hours: 3
• RED 6540 Assessment in Developing Literacies Credit Hours: 3
• RED 6846 Practicum in Reading Credit Hours: 3

Graduate Certificate Time Limit

Five (5) Years.

Graduate Certificate Completion

For procedures to confirm completion of the Graduate Certificate, please refer to the website.