Reading Education Endorsement
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Reading Endorsement |
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Course Number, Name, and Description | Hours |
READ 7100: Trends and Issues in the Teaching of Reading A review of current issues and trends in literacy education. Emphasis in on the principal viewpoints on these issues, including opposing points of view. |
3 |
READ 7130: Comprehension and Study Strategy Instruction A review of research related to comprehension and study strategies. Research findings will be applied to classroom instruction. |
3 |
READ 7010: Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties Study of the nature and causes of reading difficulties, procedures for diagnosis, and methods and materials for corrective techniques in the classroom. |
3 |
Total Hours |
9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How long does it take to complete the online Reading Endorsement?
This 3 course, 9 semester hour program can be completed in no more than a year, depending upon the number of courses a student is able to successfully complete each semester. For students who are unable to enroll full-time, courses are offered on a continuous basis allowing for part-time enrollment.
2. What are the admission requirements?
Applicants must have clear/renewable teaching certificates (T-4) with an overall bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.75 or higher. For the Reading Endorsement, students can enroll as non-degree seeking.
3. Is the program designed as a cohort that determines a specific order for coursework?
No, students may enter and/or complete the endorsement courses during any semester.
4. What is the estimated cost for tuition?
Estimated cost for the Reading Endorsement is $3080.
Dismissal Policy: Earning grades below “B” in graduate courses will result in the following consequences: Students admitted Fall 2011 and thereafter will be dismissed from the Graduate School if they accumulate three or more academic deficiency points unless otherwise indicated by individual program policy. A grade of “C” (although it may be credited toward a degree) equals one deficiency point. A grade of “D,” “WF” or “F,” or “U” (none of which will be credited toward a degree) equals two deficiency points. Candidates admitted PRIOR to Fall 2011 and receiving two grades below “C” (“D”, “F”, “WF”,“U”) will be dismissed from the program. One grade below a "C" results in a warning.
Contact: Dr. Deborah Paine, Department Head 229.333.5611 (office); or dgpaine@valdosta.edu
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