Reading

Comprised of four graduate courses, this certificate focuses on learning and teaching reading and on diagnosing and addressing reading problems.  It may be taken apart from a master’s degree, or combined with one of the master’s concentrations.

Who Should Pursue This Program
The certificate is appropriate for current teachers seeking to increase their skills in teaching reading, for those seeking coursework toward a professional license, of for people who serve adults or want to learn about the reading process. 

Required Courses

Course

Title  Credits
MED 6040 Literacy and Language Arts:
Strategies & Practice
3
MED 6350 Assessment and Intervention in Reading 3
MED 6320 Improving Reading Instruction 3
MED 6330 Literature for Reading, Writing and Thinking
(formerly Literature for Children and Adolescents)
3

Total: 12 credits

A suggested progression of courses (or 'roadmap') for this certificate will help students to determine when they will complete this certificate.  Students may also design a schedule that meets their needs, including courses offered in both Milton and Plymouth. A number of options are possible; students should check the full schedule of courses for course offerings. 

Roadmap for completing the Graduate Certificate in Reading (PDF)

How To Apply
To apply for admission for the Graduate Certificate in Reading download and complete the application form (PDF).

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