Reading Certificate
Are you a practicing teacher seeking to pursue further work in the area of literacy to better meet the needs of all students, but don’t have time for a full 24-credit-hour licensure?
Or are you a parent or professional who wants to know more about the reading process and how to help you children and/or adults in your family or the community?
Our graduate certificate in reading offers classroom instruction and training experiences necessary to be fully competent in the content and pedagogy of reading instruction. The four-course program delivers deep knowledge of language, reading psychology, children’s literature, or the management of a reading program based on assessment.
Required Courses
The four-course certificate is divided into elementary and secondary tracks. Coursework includes the following: 1) teaching reading; 2) a language arts course that will enable students to integrate reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; 3) assessment and interventions for persons with reading/writing difficulties; and 4) a course customized for the students' needs.
The certificate hours may be used toward the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in elementary or secondary education, if a licensed teacher chooses to apply to the M.S.Ed. program at a later date. A fifth course may be approved from a school outside the School of Education. The minimum cumulative GPA to receive a certificate is 3.0 with no grade below a B
- Teaching Reading. Students will take the elementary focus with EDUC-E545 Advanced Study of the Teaching of Reading in Elementary School (3 credits) or students will take the secondary focus with EDUC-S514 Advanced Study of the Teaching of Reading in Jr. High/Secondary School (3 credits).
- Language Arts. Students with the elementary focus will take E549 Advanced Study of the Teaching of Language Arts in the Elementary School (3 credits); those students with the secondary focus will take S516 Advanced Method of Secondary English Language Arts (3 credits).
- Assessments and Interventions. Students will take EDUC-X504 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties in the Classroom (3 credits) or EDUC-E515 Workshop in Elementary Reading (3 credits).
- Instructional Strategies course to meet the students’ needs. Students will consult with an advisor to select an online, hybrid, or face-to-face course to meet the students’ specific instructional needs. Such courses include but are not limited to EDUC-L520 Advanced Methods of Second/Foreign Language Teaching (3 credits), EDUC-K590 Methods in High Incidence (3 credits), EDUC-W505 Impacting Student Learning (3 credits), EDUC-W506 Internet in the Classroom (3 credits), and EDUC-P510 Psychology of Teaching (3 credits).
Curriculum Map for Certificate in Reading
Dept./Course # | Title | Credit Hours |
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Fall Semester | ||
EDUC-E 545 | Advanced Study of the Teaching of Reading in Elementary School | 3 (hybrid) |
Spring Semester | ||
EDUC-X 504 | Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties in the Classroom or E515 Workshop in Elementary Reading | 3 (hybrid) |
EDUC - (Varies) | Instructional strategies as approved by advisor. See list in Required Courses Section (above) | 3 (hybrid or online) |
Summer Semester | ||
EDUC-E 549 | Advanced Study in the Teaching of Language Arts in the Elementary School | 3 (hybrid) |
Optional Course Outside of Education | ||
Total | 12 to 15 |
Dept./Course # | Title | Credit Hours |
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Fall Semester | ||
EDUC-S 514 | Advanced Study of the Teaching of Reading in Jr. High/Secondary School | 3 (hybrid) |
Spring Semester | ||
EDUC-S 516 | Advanced Study of the Teaching of Language Arts in the Jr. High/Secondary School | 3 (hybrid) |
EDUC-X 504 | Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties in the Classroom | 3 (hybrid) |
or | ||
EDUC-E 515 | Workshop in Elementary Reading | 3 |
Summer Semester | ||
EDUC - (Varies) | Instructional strategies as approved by advisor. See list in Required Courses Section (above) | 3 (hybrid or online) |
EDUC-L 520 | Advanced Methods of Second/Foreign language Teaching | 3 |
EDUC-K 590 | Methods in High Incidence | 3 |
EDUC-W 505 | Impacting Student Learning | 3 |
EDUC-W 506 | Internet in the Classroom | 3 |
EDUC-P 510 | Psychology in Teaching | 3 |
Optional Course Outside of Education | ||
Total | 12 to 15 |
Admission Process
Admission to the IU Southeast Graduate Program in the School of Education as a non-degree student which includes an undergraduate degree.
The IU Southeast School of Education accepts applications on a rolling basis. They are reviewed up until ten days before the term begins.
- Carefully review all admission requirements for your program of interest. You are required to fill out the Advising Form and email it to Dr. Lisa Hoffman lhh@ius.edu. She will confirm receipt of the form, may ask additional information or request a phone conversation with you. If necessary, a meeting will be scheduled.
For questions about the graduate certificate in reading, contact Dr. Lisa Hoffman at lhh@ius.edu or (812) 941-2137. You may request to meet in person for advising. - Complete online application. A $40 application fee is assessed when applying to program. If a previous application fee was paid the fee should be waived. To determine if fee is to be waived, contact our Records Specialist at (812) 941-2388
- On the Uploads Tab, upload a personal statement that identifies your academic goals, career objectives and why you are applying to this program.
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed at institutions other than an IU school. A 2.5 GPA for all undergraduate course work, 3.0 GPA for all graduate course work.
- Also on the Uploads Tab, upload a copy of current teaching license or statement of eligibility. (Emergency license not acceptable.)
Please send all completed materials to:
IU Southeast School of Education
Hillside Hall 108A
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150
Advising
- If you need individual advising for the M.S.Ed, licensure, or Rank I programs, contact Dr. Lisa Hoffman.
- If you need individual advising for any of our Licensing, Concentration or Certification Programs, contact the following faculty advisors.
Computer Education (Technology)
Dr. Gary Pinkston
Counseling
Dr. Mary Bradley
Educational Leadership
Dr. Gloria Murray
English as a New Language/English as a second language
Donna Albrecht
Gifted and Talented Education
Dr. Lisa Hoffman
Reading
Jennifer O'Brien - If you wish to attend a group advising session, please see the schedule below for each program category.
- If you are seeking permission for a class, please follow the directions found in the online schedule. Contact Dr. Lisa Hoffman if you have questions or concerns.

Dr. Donna Albrecht
Associate Professor School of Education
Director of New Neighbors Center
Coordinator of ENL/ESL Programs
Hillside Hall 09
Hausfeldt
Phone: (812) 941-2594
dalbrec@ius.edu
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Lisa Hoffman Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor
Hillside Hall 20B
Phone: (812) 941-2137
lhh@ius.edu

Gloria J. Murray Ed.D.
Professor
Interim Director for the Office of Service Learning and Community Engagement
Hillside Hall 24
Phone: (812) 941-2448
Fax: (812)941-2667
glomurra@ius.edu
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Gary Pinkston Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Educational Technology Instructor
Computer Licensure Coordinator
Hillside Hall 04
Phone: (812) 941-2183
gpinksto@ius.edu
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