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Reading and Language Arts Specialist
Credential and Master of Education in Reading
Certificate, credential, and advanced degree programs in reading for education professionals.
Certificate, Credential, and M.Ed. in Reading
The University of La Verne Education Department offers professional educators three programs to
increase their effectiveness in the areas of reading education: The Reading Certificate, the Reading
and Language Arts Specialist Credential, and the Master of Education in Reading. Designed for classroom
teachers, teacher specialists, and administrators, the programs may be pursued concurrently.
Reading Certificate and Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
These programs offer theoretical foundations and practical application opportunities for professional educators who desire to develop their skills and knowledge in the area of reading education.
Admission Requirements
Certificate and Credential students must provide verification of the following:
- Admission to Graduate Standing (same requirements as Master of Education degree program)
- Possession of a basic teaching credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Credit in a Commission-approved teaching of reading course
- Passing score on CBEST
Master of Education in Reading (M.Ed.)
This advanced degree program for education professionals integrates theory and practice to enhance knowledge and skills applicable to the area of reading.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the graduate degree program requires the following:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- A GPA of 3.0 or above for the last 60 semester hours of undergraduate study, and a GPA of 3.0 or above for any graduate work.
- Demonstrated ability to write at an acceptable level for graduate study.
Courses
Reading Certificate (15 Semester Hours)
| RDG 510 | Literacy Instruction & Methodology (3) |
| RDG 514 | Literacy Assessment & Diagnosis (3) |
| RDG 516 | Individualization of Literacy Instruction (3) |
| RDG 517 | Literature and Literacy (3) |
| RDG 518 | Concept Development & Language Acquisition (3) |
Reading and Language Arts Specialist Credential
(33 Semester Hours)
| All Certificate Courses (15 units), plus 6 additional courses (18 units), and *End-of-Program Competency Exam. | |
| EDUC 501 | Tests & Measurements (3) |
| EDUC 504 | Methods of Research (3) |
| RDG 520 | Advanced Methods & Materials (3) |
| RDG 525 | Reading Research, Theory, & Process (3) |
| RDG 530 | Reading Specialist Leadership (3) |
| RDG 522 | Literacy Instruction for Special Needs Learners (3) |
| * Required for the Reading & Language Arts Specialist Credential. Exam opportunities are available each semester. | |
Master of Education in Reading (36 Semester Hours)
| All Certificate and Credential Courses (33 units), plus one additional course: | |
| EDUC 596 | Graduate Seminar (3) |
Program Requirements
Students in the ULV reading programs must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average. All degree coursework must be completed within five years of registration as a graduate student. To accommodate students' professional schedules and personal needs, courses are offered in late afternoons and evenings. All students must have Internet access capability.
Transfer Credit
Up to six semester hours of credit may be transferred into a University of La Verne graduate degree program if:
- the units were acceptable as graduate degree coursework in the transferring school,
- the units are applicable to the chosen degree program at the University of La Verne,
- a grade of "B" or better was earned for the units, and
- the coursework was taken from an accredited institution within five years prior to transfer to the University of La Verne.
