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Graduate Reading Endorsement

Program Overview

The newly redesigned Graduate Reading Endorsement qualifies you to teach students under the provisions of the Ohio Third Year Guarantee. The program is 15 semester hours of graduate coursework which can be directly applied to the M.Ed. in Literacy. You must have completed 12 hours of undergraduate or graduate literacy coursework, including an approved phonics course, prior to beginning your program.

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Delivery Format

Online

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Credit Hours

15

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Semesters

2-3

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Tuition

How Do I Know If This Program Is Right for Me?

Is This Program Right for You?

Pursuing a reading endorsement in Ohio represents a dedicated effort to enhance literacy instruction and promote academic achievement. This endeavor seeks to deepen expertise in reading methodologies, equipping educators with the tools to address the diverse needs of students effectively. This endorsement may open doors to roles such as literacy coach, reading specialist, curriculum developer or educational consultant, offering opportunities to lead initiatives aimed at improving literacy outcomes across various educational settings.

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Course of Study

View the Academic Catalog or Graduate Reading Endorsement Checksheet for complete degree requirements.

Graduate Reading Endorsement

  • EDCI 523: Literacy Theory and Curriculum (3)
  • EDEC 567: Advanced Methods of Literacy(3)
  • EDEC 663: Intervention & Assessment in Literacy Learning for the Elementary Learner (3)
  • EDCI 664: Intervention & Assessment in Literacy for the Secondary Learner (3)
  • EDCI 715: Graduate Literacy Internship (3)*
    * Must be taken through Ashland University.

Total Hours: 15

Licensure Disclosure: This program is for students who intend to seek employment in Ohio and only prepares students for licensure in the state of Ohio.

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