Structured Language and Literacy Intervention, Graduate Certificate
This 18-credit hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students of any major and non-degree-seeking students who desire to offer high- quality literacy services using evidence-based instruction and interventions to students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 18 hours
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
- Admission: Bachelor's degree and 3.0 Cumulative GPA.
- Retention: Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA with no grade less than a B in the certificate classes.
- Termination: Students who do not earn at least a B in each course in the certificate program will be terminated.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (18 hours)
| CSD 512 | Supporting Students with Literacy Disorders | 3(3-0) |
| CSD 595 | Literacy Clinical Practicum | 3(Spec) |
| EDU 531 | Assessment, Instruction, and Intervention in Reading | 3(3-0) |
| EDU 533 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties | 3(2-3) |
| EDU 537 | Knowledge of Diverse Readers, Including Dyslexia | 3(3-0) |
| EDU 540 | Literacy Education: Theory and Practice | 3(3-0) |
| SLP 720 | Assessment of Literacy Disorders for the SLP | 3(3-0) |
Note: Only one of
EDU 531 or
SLP 720 may be counted toward this certificate.
Total: 18 semester hours