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Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs

100% Online Program

The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs is designed for Idaho certified teachers wanting to further develop their ability to support the literacy development of exceptional learners. The courses provide in-depth analysis of both the theory and practice of developing both the literacy skills and motivation of students with exceptional needs.

The Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs program can be completed 100% online.

Official Certificate Name: Graduate Certificate in Literacy Instruction for Students with Exceptional Needs

Certificate Type: Graduate Certificate

What can I do with this certificate?

This certificate is designed for teachers who want to better support their students with exceptional needs as well as special educators wanting to further develop their knowledge of literacy acquisition. Earning this certificate will better prepare you to work with exceptional learners in a variety of educational settings.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to have earned at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or a degree from a non-U.S. institution of higher education that is judged equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree by the International Admissions office and have an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (based on a 4-point scale) computed for all undergraduate credits from the applicant’s most recent baccalaureate degree.

A prospective student may apply at any time and should follow the general graduate application procedure for degree-seeking students (see Graduate Admission Regulations). Admission to the program is based on:

  1. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
  2. An application letter that is no more than two (2) pages: Identify your personal and professional goals. Describe your academic and professional experiences related to this degree program. Be sure to explicitly identify teaching certifications and experiences (if any). Detail your purpose in pursuing this program, and why you think it is a good fit for your personal and professional goals.
  3. A resume that provides contact information for at least one professional reference.

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