Dyslexia Specialist Graduate Certificate (DYS2-CERTD)

CIP Code: 131315

Program Description

The Dyslexia Specialist certificate program is designed to meet the growing need for trained professionals to work with the high number of students diagnosed with dyslexia or who have dyslexia tendencies. The program is not just for educators, but also for parents and other professionals who want to learn more about dyslexia and how to support individual learning needs. Satisfactory completion of the program gives candidates training in identifying the key characteristics of dyslexia, how the dyslexic brain processes information, how to assess, diagnose and implement school-wide plans that support students with dyslexia, and how to advocate on behalf of such individuals. The program is 11 credit hours. Most courses are offered synchronously, online.

Program Accreditation

The Dyslexia Certificate program is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) at the Accreditation Plus level. This accreditation reflects our commitment to the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading and is effective from January 2023 to January 2028. The Dyslexia Certificate program meets the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce’s requirements for Structured Literacy Certification, as well as professional development in the Science of Reading and evidence-based strategies for effective literacy instruction for students with dyslexia.

Program Admission Requirements

Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 from an accredited institution
Admission into the WSU Graduate School
Completion of a Phonics course

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

Program Learning Outcomes

Student learning outcomes align with the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

Standard I: Foundations of Literacy Acquisition
Standard 2: Knowledge of Diverse Reading Profiles, Including Dyslexia
Standard 3: Assessment
Standard 4: Structured Literacy Instruction
Standard 5: Professional Dispositions and Practices

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Dyslexia Core

Candidates must complete all of the following with a “C” or better for courses with a standard grading scale and a “P” for the two practicum courses.

EDS 6080 - Dyslexia and Multi-Sensory Instruction Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6090 - Dyslexia Methods & Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6095 - Practicum I: Dyslexia Methods and Assessment Credit Hour(s): 1
EDS 6190 - Dyslexia Interventions Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 6195 - Practicum II: Dyslexia Methods and Interventions Credit Hour(s): 1