Graduate Certificate in Postsecondary Developmental Literacy & Language Instruction
Northern Illinois University

Program Details

Current and future college educators will learn ways to meet the needs of diverse students with a Graduate Certificate in Postsecondary Developmental Literacy and Language. This online program can make you a valuable faculty member of college and university learning assistance programs.

Students in this online adult education program will study the various aspects of developmental literacy instruction. Participants will learn how to honor cultural and academic diversity in the classroom. Courses prepare you to create and implement effective, evidence-based instruction. 

Topics covered in this online literacy program include:

  • Curriculum and program-level design in postsecondary reading
  • Teaching postsecondary reading
  • Postsecondary reading assessment
  • Disciplinary reading instruction at the postsecondary level

% Online

100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

Northern Illinois University is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV