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Dyslexia Specialist Certificate (Online)

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  5. Dyslexia Specialist Certificate (Online)

This specialty certificate is open to any student with a bachelor's degree that is seeking additional expertise in Dyslexia.

Program Overview

  • 15 graduate credit hours
  • One year completion time (Fall Semester start)
  • Optional preparation for national certification (additional coursework required)
  • 100% online
  • Applications due March 1st

Advanced training in:

  • The Science of Reading
  • Language & Literacy Development
  • Effective Assessment Practices
  • Structured Literacy Instruction

Dyslexia Specialist Certificate (15-18 hours)

Course Number Course Name
SPED 8260 Dyslexia: Foundations & Science of Reading
SPED 8360 Dyslexia: Language Essentials
SPED 8660 Dyslexia: Assessment for Instructional Planning
SPED 8690 Dyslexia: Structured Literacy Instruction
SPED 8760 Dyslexia: Practicum
*SPED 8790 Dyslexia: Advanced Practicum

*Optional Course


For more information or questions about the Dyslexia Certificate, please contact:

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