Reading and Language Arts Consultant, Post-Master's Certificate (Hybrid)
The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/curriculum-and-learning/programs.
This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions to Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Academic Policies for Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (12 CREDITS)
RDG 762 – Developing and Leading the School Literacy Program
RDG 772 – Designing and Implementing the School Literacy Intervention Program
RDG 776 – Practicum in Developing and Leading the School Literacy Program
Students will take a fourth course by advisement that has not been previously completed
and applied towards another graduate degree:
- RDG 616 –Examining Content, Culture, and Current Events through Children's and Young Adult Literature is for students coming into the program having taken a research practicum in their master's program and RDG 671.
- RDG 671 – Diversity in Literacy is for students coming into the program having taken a research practicum in their master's program.
- RDG 765 – Practicum and Seminar in Reading and Language Arts Research is for students coming into the program having not taken a research practicum in their master's program.
Please note: This program is not eligible for financial aid (Title IV and/or State funds) and it is not a VA approved program. This means that veterans or other eligible persons will not be able to use VA benefits to supplement the cost of this program.