Program Overview

The Early Grade Reading Graduate Certificate is the first university program that focuses specifically on early grade reading in developing countries. This 15-credit, fully-online program offers state-of-the-art professional development for practitioners and policymakers working on early grade reading projects around the world.

Requirements

Admission: Students are required to have an earned a bachelor’s degree and applcations are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Completion: The curriculum is composed of five courses:

  • EDUC 680 – How Children in Developing Countries Learn to Read (Foundation Course)
  • EDUC 680B – Systems to Support Early Grade Reading
  • EDUC 697TP – Teacher Preparation and Support for Early Grade Reading
  • EDUC 687T – Materials and Technology for Early Grade Reading
  • EDUC 687R - The Role of Community and Family in Supporting Early Grade Reading