The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction is comprised of five courses focusing on the key components of high-quality literacy instruction and assessment. Four courses can be taken for the certificate only option (12 credits). All five courses are required in order to be eligible to apply for the K12 Minnesota Reading Teacher Endorsement (15 credits)*. The courses provide relevant research, learning experiences and hands-on opportunities to gain a greater understanding of how to teach reading skills, strategies, and comprehension to kindergarten through grade 12 students. The courses also prepare individuals to serve in literacy leadership roles.
The K12 Minnesota Reading Teacher Endorsement is an option for educators who have an existing Minnesota teaching license and wish to expand and deepen their knowledge of teaching reading. Graduates will be required to pass the MTLE Reading Teacher test in order to obtain their K12 Minnesota Reading Teacher Endorsement license.
Contact Information
education@css.edu
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate in Literacy Instruction, the student will meet the set of program outcomes within the specialized content/context:
- Apply best practices and effective instructional strategies grounded in current education theory to promote student learning.
- Develop cultural self-awareness and cultural fluency to work effectively with students and communities of diverse backgrounds.
- Engage in the process of inquiry and critical thinking regarding current educational issues and practices.
- Be able to examine and analyze data to make informed instructional student centered decisions.
- Identify and apply 21st Century technologies and strategies to enhance student learning.
- Gain skills to become advocates and change agents for 21st century learners.
Requirements
Students must achieve the following program requirements for all courses listed under Program Requirements and Program Required Courses for the Literacy Instruction certificate.
Program Requirements
Certificate Credits: 12
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Grade: C
Program Required Courses
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| EDU 6340 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 6350 | Effective Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 6360 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 6375 | Literacy Assessment and Interventions | 3 |
| EDU 6380 | Leadership in K-12 Literacy | 3 |
Degree Requirements
To graduate from the College of St. Scholastica, graduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
