Reading, Certificate of Advanced Study (Reading Teacher Option)

This program is designed for teachers already holding initial certification who are interested in developing their literacy teaching or in applying to be a Reading Teacher. The reading sequence fulfills the state of Illinois guidelines for the preparation of Reading Teachers. Visit the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments.

In addition to National College of Education Graduate Admissions Requirements, applicants must:

  • Have a valid teaching certificate
  • Pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP)
  • Have at least two years of full-time contract teaching under a valid and active teaching certificate

This certificate requires:

  • 32 SH
  • A five-week summer practicum
  • Membership in professional literacy organization
  • An electronic portfolio

Required Courses

CAS Core - 3 SH

EDL546Perspective and Administration of Policy

Reading Program - 20 SH

RLR501Teaching Beginning Reading

RLR502Teaching Comprehension and Content Reading

RLW541Teaching Writing

RLL520Survey of Literature for Children and Adolescents

or

RLL528Survey of Multicultural Literature K-12

and

RLR510Diagnosis and Assessment of Reading

RLR511Corrective Techniques for the Reading Specialist

RLR592APracticum in Remedial Reading A: Elementary

RLR592BPracticum in Remedial Reading B: Grades 6-12

Reading Electives - 9 SH

Choose 9 SH from RLL, RLRRLS or RLW courses with advisor approval

 Note: No workshops will be accepted.