Reading, Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Reading is designed for licensed teachers who want to add a MN Reading Teacher License or community college faculty interested in teaching developmental reading.

Program Highlights

• The program is designed for current teachers or administrators interested in the latest evidence-based findings in reading instruction for K-12 students.
  
• The fully online, asynchronous program is specifically designed for working teachers.

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Students with a GPA less than 3.0 will be considered for admission after successfully completing 6 graduate credits within the department with a grade of B or higher as a non-degree-seeking student. 
• Two letters of recommendation from people familiar with your work with learners addressing your professional competence.
• Resume

Additional Requirements for International Applicants:

• Credential Evaluation prepared by a National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service member.
• TOEFL ibt results of 61 or IELTS results of 5.5 on the academic examination.

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	Rolling	May 1
Spring Start	Rolling	September 1
Summer Start	Rolling	N/A

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Time to Completion: 12 months

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