The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is not accepting applications to this certificate program at this time.
The online Graduate Certificate in Reading program at KU is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge to support the reading development and achievement of individuals from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds; expand knowledge in reading assessment and methodologies; and develop instructional practices for students in the classroom and in intervention/remediation settings.
The online Graduate Certificate in Reading builds on students' existing educational experience, allowing them to focus on improving the reading outcomes of students in their classes even if they teach in another field such as math or science. This online Graduate Certificate in Reading does not lead to an initial teaching license nor any licensure endorsement in the state of Kansas.
The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is not accepting applications to this certificate program at this time.
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet both the University and departmental admission requirements to be considered for the program.
University of Kansas Graduate Admission Requirements
- All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy.
- Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required.
- English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.
Graduate Certificate in Reading Application Requirements
- A completed graduate application
- Official transcripts of all degree-granting post-secondary institutions you have attended and an official transcript for each degree earned
- A statement of purpose declaring your interest in the program and it’s relationship to your graduate course of study and/or career objectives
- Resume or CV
The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is not accepting applications to this certificate program at this time.
The Graduate Certificate in Reading is comprised of 6 courses for 18 credit hours and can be completed in 1 year. The courses are delivered in an online 8-week format. The following courses are required.
The Reading Certificate includes completion of 6 courses:
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| C&T 740 | Foundations of Reading: Process, Theory, and Instruction | 3 |
| C&T 741 | Comprehension and Study Strategies for Use with Multiple Texts | 3 |
| C&T 840 | Emergent Literacy and Beginning Reading | 3 |
| C&T 743 | Writing and Spelling Development and Instruction | 3 |
| C&T 842 | Supporting Striving Readers: Pre-Adolescent through Adult | 3 |
| C&T 745 | Reading and the English Language Learner | 3 |
At least 50% of coursework in the certificate degree must be at the 700 level or above.
The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is not accepting applications to this certificate program at this time.
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, skills and an understanding of critical concepts and principals specifics to the field of study.
- Identities, Communities, and Inclusive Learning Contexts.
- Facilitate and participate in collaborative professional activities.
