The Literacy Education certificate at Marshall University is intended for educators who hold an initial teaching license and wish to become highly qualified teachers of reading.
It consists of five courses, with embedded field-experiences and can lead to a reading endorsement at either the elementary or secondary level.
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The program provides in-depth training in literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies, equipping educators to effectively support students’ reading and writing development.
The certificate enhances educators’ qualifications making them more competitive for roles such as reading specialists, literacy coaches, and curriculum developers in schools and educational institutions.
Our program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Graduates of the Literacy Education Graduate Certificate program make a big difference in the lives of students, whether that is directly in the classroom or through curriculum development and educational consulting.
- Classroom teachers
- Literacy specialists/coaches
- Reading interventionists
- Title One literacy teachers
