Literacy P-12, Certificate (1750)
Department website: http://www.wku.edu/ste
Program Coordinator
Janet L. Tassell, janet.tassell@wku.edu, (270) 745-5306
Program Contact
Rachael Lee, rachael.lee@wku.edu, (270) 745-2819
The Literacy P-12 certificate is meant for teachers and students in education-related fields who are interested in adding to their knowledge of literacy education. Coursework includes the topics of literacy development and instruction, assessment and intervention of reading and writing, content area and disciplinary literacy, and diversity and equity in literacy education.
Admission Requirements
Graduate School Admission
Please refer to the admission section of this catalog for Graduate School admission requirements.
Program Requirements (15 hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LTCY 519 | Literacy Development and Instruction | 3 |
| LTCY 523 | Assessment and Intervention of Reading and Writing | 3 |
| LTCY 524 | Content Area and Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| LTCY 527 | Diversity and Equity in Literacy Education | 3 |
| Any 500-level or 600-level course with prefix LTCY, EDU, PSY, ELED, IECE, LITE, SPED, GTE, ID, and ENG or other advisor approved elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
A certification examination is not a requirement to earn this certificate. However, the Kentucky State Department of Education does require a passing score on the PRAXIS II Assessment to earn the Reading P-12 Endorsement. Please contact the Office of Professional Educator Services for more information. The endorsement is only available to students with current teaching certificates.