Professional Studies in Education
MSED - Reading Teacher (1316) Certification
Master of Science in Education - Reading Teacher Certification (Online)
The MSED Reading Teacher (1316) certification program prepares candidates for the following: 1) an assignment to teach reading for more than one class per day; 2) an assignment to teach reading in a Title 1 reading program; and 3) an assignment to teach a reading recovery program, if not part of a self-contained classroom. The program requires 30 credits of graduate coursework, including thesis.
Update: The 2020 Fall for Education Conference has been cancelled.
The Fall for Education Conference is the first full weekend in November annually. The conference is part of learning outcomes for each IPSE program including Educational Leadership, Director of Instruction, MSED Learning Communities, and Reading. A Special Course Fee of $60.00 is incorporated into fall tuition for the conference to help compensate for meals and breaks. Attendance at the conference is a program requirement.
Non-Wisconsin Teaching Licensure/Certification
UW-La Crosse programs offering a licensure or certification in Wisconsin will need to be reviewed by the State Board of Education of any other state in which the student plans on teaching. The individual state education boards determine what courses transfer in to meet license or certification requirements of each state.
Program Curriculum
| COURSE | COURSE NAME | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||
| RDG 601 | Literacy & Language Development for Diverse Learners | 3 credits |
| RDG 702 | Disciplinary Literacy | 3 credits |
| Term 2 | ||
|
Literacy Assessment and Instruction |
3 credits | |
|
RDG 704 |
Emergent Literacy |
3 credits |
| Term 3 | ||
| RDG 714 | Reading Teacher Practicum | 3 credits |
| RDG 715 | Children's & Adolescent Literature |
3 credits |
| Term 4 | ||
|
RDG 600 |
Research Methods in Literacy |
3 credits |
|
RDG 799 |
Action Research in Literacy |
3 credits |
| Term 5 | ||
| RDG 711 | Advanced Research Methods | 3 credits |
| RDG 799 | Action Research in Literacy |
3 credits |
| TOTAL | 30 credits | |
Program Completion:
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Reading Teacher Certificate candidates must complete all UWL graduate degree requirements.
In addition, eligibility for Reading Teacher (1316) certification is contingent upon:
- Cumulative graduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0
- Satisfactory completion of Reading Teacher Certificate program coursework, associated experiences, and artifacts
- Passing score on the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT; score of 240 or higher) or possession of a current Wisconsin teaching lifetime license
- Successful completion of at least two years of teaching at the PK-12 level.