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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.
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Admissions Requirements
For admission consideration to the program, a candidate must first meet the minimum GPA admission requirements of the School of Graduate Studies at St. Cloud State University
The GRE is not required.
A baccalaureate degree in elementary education, secondary education, special education, or English language learning (ELL) from an accredited college or university.
Program Requirements
ED 616, ED 617, ED 618, ED 619, ED 620.
Notes
One year of teaching experience is strongly recommended before coursework begins.
See program website for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
3a.A1 Demonstrate the ability to support a philosophy of literacy instruction with theory and research.
Outcome
3a.A.5 Understand 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 struggling readers
Outcome
3a.C.5 Use assessment data to develop interventions that address specific student needs
Outcome
3a.C.7 Communicate results of assessments, students, parents, caregivers, colleagues, and administrators
Outcome
3a.B.8 Demonstrate competency through a variety of clinical experiences with elementary, middle, and high school students
Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans
Major Code
8091
Program Code
7428