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K-12 Reading Endorsement - Post-Degree Certificate

Prepare for Arizona K-12 reading endorsement with field-intensive, standards-based courses. Classes emphasize technology, diversity and current reading theory. Complete this program by taking a combination of evening, weekend and online classes.  A suggested completion schedule is available online.

Before you can enroll, you must earn a bachelor's degree in education or a subject discipline.

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options: Reading specialist, reading consultant or remedial reading teacher.

Academic options:  Continue your education with post-graduate work in education or a subject discipline, or pursue other specialized endorsements offered by Pima.

Locations:  Community Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6578, Lead Faculty: 206-6527

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
EDU 252 Reading, Diagnosis, Decoding and Remediation/Practicum 3
EDU 276 Foundations of Reading Instruction 3
Electives:  select 9 credits from the following
EDU 254 Literacy Development in the Primary Grades
and Practicum
3
EDU 255 Content Area Reading Middle and Secondary Schools/Practicum 3
EDU 256 Literacy Development in the Middle School/Practicum 3
EDU 257 Special Topics: Children's Literature and Literacy
and Practicum
3
EDU 269 Balanced Approach to Literacy and Practicum 3
EDU 277 Phonics Instruction in a Balanced Literacy Setting
and Practicum
3
Total 15