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The K-12 Reading Endorsement is a fully online 13-hour graduate experience that allows you to teach reading to K-12 students.
The K-12 Reading Endorsement is a fully online 13-hour graduate experience that allows you to teach reading to K-12 students.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Lori Wilfong | lgkrug@kent.edu | 330-672-2580
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The state of Ohio requires a certain number of prerequisite hours in reading (9-12 depending on license) before one can begin the graduate K-12 endorsement coursework. Most recent education graduates in Ohio meet this 9-12 hour requirement. However, if you attended school in another state or graduated some time ago, you may not have the necessary hours in reading coursework. If you think this applies to you, please complete a verification form (DOC) and submit it with an unofficial copy of your transcript to Dr. Wilfong at lgkrug@kent.edu. Please note: This is not your formal Kent State graduate application.
Consider applying to the Master of Education in Reading Specialization program (M.Ed.). You earn the K-12 endorsement within this program. You have a total of 6 years to complete this degree. You would have 18 hours (6 courses) left after the reading endorsement courses to complete your degree. You may also apply as graduate non-degree for the endorsement program only. However please note only 12 hours will transfer to a master’s program if you apply as graduate non-degree.
Go to the Application page.
Check "Special Non-Degree" for Reading Endorsement only or "Master of Education" for the Master's Degree. If you are selecting the Master's Degree, write in "Reading Specialization" as your major. (The GRE is not required for those enrolling in the Reading Endorsement or Master's Degree in Reading Specialization.)
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lori Wilfong: lgkrug@kent.edu.
The courses in the K-12 Reading Endorsement are:
In addition to completing the reading endorsement coursework, you must take the following test: OAE Reading (K-12) exam, subtest 1 (38) and 2 (39). Please note that Kent State cannot process a request to the State of Ohio for the Reading Endorsement without test scores.
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.
Completers of this program will be able to:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Endorsement Requirements 1 | ||
CI 67310 | THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING | 3 |
CI 67319 | DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING | 3 |
CI 67330 | READING IN CONTENT AREAS | 3 |
CI 67396 | INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS | 1 |
CI 67692 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING | 3 |
Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.
Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.
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