Reading Specialist, Certification Only
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Option #3: Reading Specialist Teacher Certification (non-degree seeking) | ||
| EDRG 5310 | Foundations in Early Literacy | 3 |
| EDRG 5312 | Adv Phonics, Spelling &Fluency | 3 |
| EDRG 5320 | Reading Comprehension | 3 |
| EDRG 5325 | Teaching Writing & Lang Arts | 3 |
| EDRG 5355 | Literacy Assessmnt & Intervntn | 3 |
| EDRG 5360 | School-Wide Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| EDRG 5380 | Internship Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
This option is for students who hold a Master’s degree in an area of education (e.g., Special Education, Bilingual, Early Childhood, or School Leadership/Administration), a Texas teaching certificate, and two years of teaching at a public or accredited private school and are only seeking Reading Specialist Certification. These students do not wish to pursue an additional graduate degree, but will be required to complete the following:
- 21 hours of graduate Reading courses specified on the Option #3 plan, and
- 160 hours of clinical practicum and internship experiences in literacy.