NOTE: This endorsement is only available to certified teachers as part of the Reading Specialist (BR) M.A.T. degree as indicated here (minimum of 36 credit hours).

EN 541   Literacy II (if not previously taken in initial prep) (3 credits); Prereq: EN 520

EN 554   Content Area Literacy (if not previously taken in initial prep) (3 credits)

EN 540   Advanced Techniques in Teaching Reading (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541

EN 543   Linguistically and Culturally Responsive Teaching Practice (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541

EN 658   Literacy Programs:  Organization and Management K – 12 (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541

EN 663   Leadership in Literacy (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541

EN 641   Advanced Literacy Assessment and Intervention (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541

EN 655   Adolescent Literacy (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541

EN 643   Reading Internship (3 credits); Prereq: EN 541 and EN 655

NOTE: EN 641 should be taken as part of the first 18 hours of this planned program in order to qualify for Professional Certification

EN 510   Research Methods, Design, and Analysis (3 credits); 2nd to last class

EN 690   Master Teaching Project (3 credits); last class

Electives (only if needed - must be approved in advance)

EN 500   Teaching Writing (3 credits)

EN 530   Creative Experiences in Language Arts (3 credits)

EN 544   Language Acquisition and Teaching (3 credits)

EN 588   Youth Literature (3 credits)

EN 682   Children’s Literature (3 credits)

EN 631   EdTech: Web Authoring & Online Learning (3 credits)

EN 633   EdTech: Digital Multimedia (3 credits)

EN 695   Teaching Creative Writing (3 credits)

EN 696   Topics in Teaching with Literature (3 credits)

NOTE: A passing score on the State subject area test for Reading Specialist K-12 (BR) is required prior to adding the endorsement.