Overview of Program

Certificate Requirements for Reading Teacher Licensure

First Summer: Summer Reading Institute, 8 credits
READ 700 Foundations of Literacy, 2 credits
READ 761 Advanced Elementary Reading Instruction, 3 credits
READ 622 Content Area Literacy in Middle & Secondary Schools, 3 credits  

First Fall:
TED 705 Language Arts in the Elementary School, 3 credits
READ 765 Appraisal and Intervention, 3 credits

First Spring:
READ 750 Children's Literature in the Reading Program, 3 credits
READ 785 Research in Literacy, 3 credits

Second Summer:
READ 775 Clinical Practicum in Literacy Instruction, 1-3 credits

Completion of a certification portfolio as specified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (external site).

Minnesota Teachers of Reading

Minnesota and Wisconsin do not have any reciprocal licensing agreements; however, we can provide Minnesota candidates with documentation on how our program specifically meets the requirements of MN Rule 8710.4725 TEACHERS OF READING.

Master of Science in Education Degree and Reading Specialist

See Degree Requirements