Reading Teacher Endorsement
The reading sequence of courses at NLU fulfills the State of Illinois guidelines for the preparation of Reading Teachers. Candidates are referred to the website of the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments.
In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:
- Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Hold membership in professional literacy organization
- Have an electronic portfolio
Program Details:
- Requires 24 SH for completion
- A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required
- Requires Practicum
- Requires passing of the Reading Teacher Test #177 or Reading Specialist test #221
- Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.
Required Courses
Reading Program - 22 SH
RLR 501 | Teaching Beginning Literacy | 3 |
RLR 502 | Teaching Comprehension and Content Area Reading | 3 |
RLW 541 | Teaching Writing | 2 TO 3 |
RLL 520 | Survey of Youth Literature, PreK-12 | 3 |
RLR 510 | Diagnosis and Assessment of Literacy | 3 |
RLR 511 | Instructional Strategies for Literacy Interventions | 3 |
RLR 592A | Practicum: Literacy Interventions for Elementary Students | 2 |
RLR 592B | Practicum: Literacy Interventions for Secondary Students | 2 |
Note: RLW 541 must be taken for 3 semester hours.
Reading Electives - 2 SH
Choose 2 SH from RLL, RLR, or RLW courses with advisor approval.
Note: No workshops are accepted.