Department of Educational Technology and Literacy (EDTL)

Master of Education in Reading
Certificate of Advanced Study in Reading (CAS)

The Certificate of Advanced Study (C.A.S.) in reading education is designed for students wishing to continue their education at the post-master's level. Participants will develop the advanced knowledge and leadership skills necessary for meeting the challenges of redesigning and restructuring education across the P-16 continuum. The 30 credit hour certificate is an outcome-based program that meets the standards for reading coordinators outlined by the International Reading Association (IRA). Such reading professionals administer literacy, bilingual, compensatory and English as a second language programs while directing the organization, management and assessment of school, district, or institutional literacy programs. Academic preparation for reading coordinators include coursework in professional development, grant writing, program administration and evaluation, school law, and coursework in reading/literacy.