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>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Degree Requirements>>Teacher/Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (12 CREDITS)
RDG 662 – Developing and Leading the School Literacy Program
RDG 672 – Designing and Implementing the School Literacy Intervention Program
RDG 676 – 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 516 –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 649.
- RDG 649 – Diversity in Literacy is for students coming into the program having taken a research practicum in their master's program.
- RDG 665 – 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.