Reading Endorsement (READEDU2-END)

CIP Code: 131315

Program Description

The Reading Endorsement Pre-K to 12 is designed for the teaching professional who seeks to advance literacy knowledge and teaching skills. The coursework for the endorsement involves: literacy theories, content area literacy, literacy assessments and evaluations, working with at-risk readers/writers, and serving as a literacy leader within a school setting.

Upon successful completion of the Reading Pre-K to 12 endorsement program of study and passing the licensure exams, the holder of an Ohio standard teaching credential may add an endorsement in Reading K-12.

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education
Current Ohio teaching license
3.0 Cumulative minimum undergraduate GPA
Admit under CONDITIONAL status if undergraduate GPA is 2.7-2.99 and GRE or MAT score is in the 50th percentile or better. CONDITIONAL status will be lifted after the candidate demonstrates the ability to maintain a GPA at or above 3.0 in the first 9 credit hours of their graduate program coursework.
Completion of required Ohio pre-requisite “Reading Core,” which includes 9 credit hours of reading/writing methods classes AND 3 credit hours in the teaching of Phonics.

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

This program prepares students to be eligible to apply for a professional license to practice in the state of Ohio. Students planning to work in other states or countries should contact the relevant state licensing board in the state where you plan to work before beginning the program. SARA does not provide reciprocity for state professional licensure requirements. Academic programs and the program graduate must meet standards set by the licensing board in a state in order for the graduate to be eligible for a license in that state.

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Program Requirements:

Reading Endorsement

The reading endorsement program is for the continuing education of current teachers who hold at least an Ohio Resident Educator teaching license. This program leads to a Reading Endorsement that can be added to a standard teaching certificate/license.

Pre-K to 12 Reading Endorsement

ED 7450 - Content Literacies K-12 Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7500 - Literacy Assessment and Evaluation Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7560 - Diagnosis and Intervention for At-Risk Readers and Writers: Practicum I Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7600 - Phonics & Multi-Sensory Learning for Dyslexic & At-Risk Readers/Writers Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7650 - Literacy Leadership & Learning: Practicum II Credit Hour(s): 3 (Supervised practicum ~ $130 fee)