Dr. Judith Franzak, Chair
410-677-0238
Advisement for the program is available from the Literacy Studies Department.
The Post-Master Certificate in Literacy Educator Program requires 12 hours past the master’s degree and is aligned with Maryland State Department of Education Reading Teacher endorsement specifications. It is a professional certificate program designed to enhance knowledge of reading processes, skills and strategies, reading assessment, and corrective reading methods and materials. The curriculum, emphasizing both theory and practice, is informed by the International Reading Association Standards for Reading Professionals.
Admission
Admission requires an application for graduate admission, the application fee, official transcript showing undergraduate degree completion and official transcript showing a master’s degree in education or a related field of study. The following additional documents and requirements are needed, and applicants are guided by SU’s online application to supply them.
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Three letters of recommendation from qualified individuals who support the candidate’s ability for graduate study in educational administration and supervision.
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Employer’s letter providing evidence of at least two years (18 months) of satisfactory teaching performance.
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Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0 or better.
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A program of study completed with a program advisor.
Program Policies
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Complete at least 12 credits of graduate study beyond the master’s degree.
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After applicants have submitted all other documents required for admission, they will be contacted to meet with a program advisor to complete a program of study as the last step in the application process. The program of study guides the student’s course enrollment through the completion of the certificate.
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All work toward the certificate must be completed within 7 calendar years from the end of the semester or summer term in which such work began.
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Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
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No more than 3 credits of C or C+ will be accepted for credit toward the certificate.
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Please note that this certificate is not a teaching certificate and does not carry a teaching credential.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress
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