Developmental Literacy - Graduate Certificate
Fill a Literacy Need in YOUR Community
This 15-hour Graduate Certificate in Developmental Literacy fills a need in the community for qualified teachers in developmental reading programs, adult basic education, adult literacy programs, alternative high schools, reading intervention programs in traditional high school settings, and GED programs.
Learning Model
Online
Credit Hours
15 credits
Tuition Estimates
Average In or Out of State
$415-500 per credit hour
Tuition rates are based on your residency determination of Texas Resident, Non-Resident, or Foreign. Please consult the Admissions site for more information.
About This Certificate
Graduate certificates are intended to meet the supplemental post-baccalaureate education needs of professionals. A graduate certificate program is a set of courses that provides in-depth knowledge in a subject matter. The set of courses provides a coherent knowledge base.
The Developmental Literacy Graduate Certificate is designed for individuals who want to teach adult literacy, adult basic education, G.E.D. preparation, and developmental reading and writing in post-secondary settings. The purpose of the certificate is to give teachers proven methods for closing the literacy “readiness gap” in educational settings such as alternative high schools, adult literacy, adult basic education, G.E.D. preparation, and developmental reading and writing programs.
Course List
EDLL 5341: Developing Academic Literacy in the Disciplines for Adolescents
Reading and writing to learn in content area disciplines intended for secondary students in grades 8-12.
EDLL 5342: Classroom-Based Literacy Assessment for Differentiated Instruction
Examines the use of both formal and informal assessment measures as a means to provide information useful for evaluating student performance and planning instruction.
EDLL 5356: Trends and Issues in Adolescent Literacy
Investigation of current problems, trends, and issues in the teaching adolescent readers in middle and secondary schools.
EDLL 5366: Teaching Developmental Readers Adolescent to Adult
Examines current research and theories concerned with effective literacy instruction for developmental readers.
EDLL 5355: Creating Writing-Centered Classrooms
Application of in-depth studies of research and instructional practices in the teaching of writing to guide development of effective writing programs.
EDLL 5350: Developing Traditional and New Literacies
Can be taken instead of EDLL 5355.
Applications of research findings and modern theory to teaching and organizing the language arts in K-12.
Why Developmental Literacy?
Empower
This program equips educators to support students’ reading and writing success.
Strengthen
This program enhances teachers’ instructional strategies and deepens understanding of literacy development.
Advance
This program helps educators progress professionally and improve literacy outcomes.
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