Certificate in Teaching Post-Secondary Reading

Program Overview

The Certificate in Teaching Post-Secondary Reading prepares individuals to effectively teach reading skills in college or community college settings. The program consists of 12 units of coursework, covering foundational theory, practical pedagogy, and curriculum design in reading instruction. To complete the certificate within an academic year, fall semester admission is recommended, whereas spring semester admission requires at least three semesters to finish.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Certificate in Teaching Post-Secondary Reading program requires 12 units of core coursework. The required courses are:

• ENG 701 Theoretical Backgrounds in Community College and College Reading Instruction (3 units)
• ENG 709 Seminar in Teaching Integrated Reading and Writing (3 units)
• ENG 710 Course Design in Composition and Post-Secondary Reading (3 units)
• ENG 715 Pedagogy and Practice of Postsecondary Reading (3 units)
Students admitted for the fall semester should take the following courses in order to complete the certificate in one academic year:
• Fall semester: ENG 715 and ENG 709.
• Spring semester: ENG 701 and ENG 710.
Students admitted for the spring semester will receive advising based on the availability of spring courses. Due to the rotation of course offerings, spring admission entails a minimum of three semesters to complete the Certificate in Teaching Post-Secondary Reading.

Other:

• Students must earn a grade of B or better in all of the required courses to meet Level Two requirements.
• Students planning to earn a certificate must meet the requirements listed in the Certificate Programs section of the bulletin.
• Students interested in applying for the Master of Arts in English with a Concentration in Composition should consult with their advisor.