Program Details
You can support other teachers’ professional growth with the Graduate Certificate in Literacy Coaching from George Mason University. This online reading and literacy graduate certificate program appeals to current Reading Specialists or those at a similar level.
Besides providing an in-depth look at adult learning and ways to use data to foster change, your online reading and literacy coursework covers such topics as:
- Effective professional development techniques
- Strategies for supporting communication and collaboration
- Effective use of educational technology
- Issues of equity and diversity in literacy instruction
Reading Specialists gain career development through this online graduate program. They learn to serve as change agents in diverse schools by advocating for equity in literacy education.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
George Mason University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent
Additional Info
- This program is designed for literacy leaders who either have a master’s degree in literacy (or a closely-related field) or hold license/endorsement as a Reading Specialist. Each course requires students to conduct related practice in their own schools or specified field-settings.