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PreK-12 Reading Instruction

The Graduate Certificate in PreK-12 Reading is aligned with the State of Ohio’s Reading Endorsement. The Reading Endorsement is added to a teacher’s current teaching certificate or license. Students must have a valid teaching certificate or license to be eligible for the Graduate Certificate program and for the Ohio Reading Endorsement. Upon completion of the program, students seeking the Ohio Reading Endorsement must pass the appropriate PRAXIS test and apply to the state for the Endorsement.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The following are requirements for admission:

1. The applicant must possess a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
2. The applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the undergraduate level leading to the Bachelor Degree. The applicant who possesses a master’s degree prior to admission must have a graduate grade point average of at least 3.0 in any graduate level work undertaken before admission. All calculations are based on a 4.0 scale.
3. In rare instances, candidates who graduated from a non-accredited college or university or who do not meet the minimum grade point averages requirement for admission may be admitted based upon an evaluation of evidence submitted by the candidate.
4. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.
    

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

Courses taken prior to admission into the Reading Endorsement program may be eligible for transfer into the program, if taken within 5 years prior to admission. The determination of transfer eligibility is based on a review of transcripts and course syllabi. Practicum coursework cannot be transferred into the program. All transferred courses must have approval of the program faculty.

International Admission Requirements

International student applicants are required to provide specific information about their transcripts or degree programs to facilitate the applicant review process, including transcript translation and evaluation by a recognized translation/evaluation agency. For a list of translation/evaluation agencies accepted by the University of Cincinnati, please contact the International Students Services office: www.isso.uc.edu; 513-556-4278.

The TOEFL must have been taken within the two-year period preceding admission.  The University of Cincinnati maintains an International Student Services Office (ISSO), which serves international students attending the University.  For questions regarding international student information, contact the International Student Services Office at (513) 556-4278, www.isso.uc.edu

Application Information

Program Code

18GC-DL-P12RD-DL

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines are as follows:

July 15^th for Fall semester admission

December 1^st for Spring semester admission

April 1^st for Summer semester admission

Your application is not considered complete, and so cannot be reviewed, until the School of Education has received all of the following:

1. A cover letter clearly stating the applicant's desire to be considered for admission to the Reading Endorsement program.

2. A statement of the applicant's academic and professional goals, approximately one page long. This writing sample will be used as one of the criteria for evaluating the application.

3. A resume relevant to academic and professional data. It should include the applicant's name; address; phone; email; colleges attended with degrees, dates conferred, and grade point average; employment history; professional experience; present employer; and names of references.

4. Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with the applicant’s academic and professional abilities. If possible, at least one letter should be from a faculty member in higher education. Those writing letters should explain who they are, their relationship to the applicant, and what they know of the applicant’s academic and professional abilities. The applicant should be prepared to provide the recommenders e-mail addresses in the electronic application. Since recommenders are not prompted to submit their letters until the electronic application has been submitted, and application fee paid, it is wise to encourage recommenders to prepare their letters in advance so that they can upload them immediately upon receipt of the prompt.

5. Official transcripts showing all undergraduate and graduate course work completed, including degrees granted and dates of degrees. Applicants whose previous degrees were earned at the University of Cincinnati may substitute "on-campus" transcripts.

6. A hard copy of your current Ohio teaching license. Sent directly to Mr. John Holbrook with a note that this accompanies your electronic application (john.holbrook@uc.edu; FAX: 513-556-1001; U.S. mail address below).

Notification: The program reviews the applicant's materials and informs the applicant of its decision after completing the review.

Please note: Application materials will not be returned to the applicant.

 

Program Details

Program Requirements

Duration

1 year

Program Details

Our program is aligned with the International Reading Association's (2010) Standards for Reading Professionals. 

This Certificate enables professional educators to broaden their understanding of the social, cultural and language factors that contribute to a person's ability to read and write in a first or second language. Experience in assessment and evaluation of reading and writing difficulties and critical analysis of classical and current research in literacy are stressed. The development of literate behaviors is viewed as an inherent component of language learning in general, including second language acquisition. Candidates in the program will be encouraged to view their work within the broader contexts of literacy, culture, and schooling.

Graduation Requirements

Program completion can occur at the end of any semester provided all program requirements have been met. This includes obtaining a minimum grade of B- in each course.

All graduating students MUST apply for graduation to receive their certificates.

Be sure to meet with your advisor first to ensure your eligibility for graduation.  After you have met with your advisor, please complete the on-line application for graduation by the stated deadline.

Once required coursework has been satisfactorily completed, students may take the appropriate PRAXIS exam and then apply to the state of Ohio for the Reading Endorsement.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The PreK-12 Reading Program is aligned with the International Reading Association’s (2010) Standards for Reading Professionals. This program is part of the Literacy and Second Language Studies Program, which is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Student Success Factors

Successful applicants:

• Hold a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university
• Have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for undergraduate coursework*
• Have at least 2 years of teaching experience
• Have basic familiarity with computers and the Internet

*International University credits must be converted to U.S. 4.0 grading scale

Career Possibilities

Teaching PreK-12 aged students in school settings. Teaching PreK-12 aged students in non-public school settings, such as community centers and learning centers. In combination with teaching license: Pre-K12 Reading Specialist, Reading Curriculum Coordinator, Literacy Educator.

Additional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's Web site.

Curriculum

Core Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school, use u.select to see how credits you have earned will transfer to UC. See course descriptions by college.

Curriculum Guide Versions:

Pre K-12 Reading Instruction Coursework

Predominant Program

Pre K-12 Reading Instruction Coursework
• LSLS7026, Literacy Learning and Instruction PreK-12, , 3
• LSLS7027, Theory to Practice: Models of Literacy, , 3
• LSLS7028, Literacy Assessment, Instruction, and Practicum I, , 3
• LSLS7029, Literacy Assessment, Instruction, Practicum II, , 3
• LSLS7031, Principles of Organizing a Literacy Curriculum, , 3
• LSLS7054, Literacy as a Linguistic and Cultural Tool, , 3

Special Features

Special Opportunities

Our Reading Endorsement faculty conducts research and works with teachers in the schools to explore a range of literacy concerns including: emergent literacy, interactive writing, interactive read-alouds, vocabulary instruction, disciplinary literacy, and adolescent literacy. They are regular presenters at national conferences and their publications appears in major journals in the field including The Reading Teacher and Language Arts.

Contact

Shelby Ellis

Email: shelby.ellis@uc.edu
Phone: 513-556-2496

PO Box 210002

Cincinnati,OH  45221