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2013-2014 Graduate Catalog

Reading Teacher (K-Grade 12)

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Endorsement Requirements — 29 hours

The Reading Teacher endorsement is designed to prepare students to: 1) provide professional guidance and expertise to school literacy curriculum, instruction and assessment programs; 2) serve as a literacy coach to classroom teachers; 3) to work with students experiencing literacy difficulties; and 4) to provide professional guidance and expertise regarding the instructional needs of children with reading and literacy difficulties. As required by the State of Colorado, the Reading Teacher endorsement program is designed to be a fifth year graduate program of studies. Equivalent graduate courses may be waived by the student’s assigned advisor.

Reading Licensure:

To successfully complete the Reading Teacher endorsement program, an applicant must complete all courses with a letter grade of “B” or better. To receive the Reading Teacher endorsement from the State of Colorado, the applicant must also:

  • Have successfully completed two or more years of teaching experience in an accredited and/or established elementary or secondary school (at the level of application) while holding a Type A or equivalent certificate.
  • Pass the Colorado PLACE Test for Reading Teacher endorsement.

Degree Requirements

Elementary and Secondary Reading Endorsement Requirements - 29 hours

Required Reading Credits – 29 hours

EDRD 611Language, Literacy and Cognitive Development

3

EDRD 612Reading in the Elementary Schools

3

EDRD 614Literature for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults

3

EDRD 617Evaluation and Improvements of Literacy Teaching and Learning

4

EDRD 620Reading in the Middle and Secondary Schools

3

EDRD 642Teaching the Writing Process in Schools

3

EDRD 645Reading Research

3

EDRD 670Directing a School-Wide Reading/Literacy Program

3

EDRD 692Clinical Practicum in Literacy Coaching

4