Graduate Certificate in Reading Specialist
Pennsylvania Western University

Program Details

Enroll in these online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Reading and literacy are the building blocks upon which almost all other learning is based. Prepare to advance your career and help students succeed now and in the future.  

This program teaches educators to develop and implement evidence-based literacy practices and interventions in the classroom. Focus is placed on preparing you to provide culturally and linguistically responsive literacy instruction.  

This online literacy degree may lead to certification as a Reading Specialist.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Pennsylvania Western University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

PRAXIS

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Applicants outside of Pennsylvania should check their state’s requirements.