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Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

The Reading Endorsement Preparation non-degree program prepares students to obtain the Ohio K-12 Reading endorsement. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for this endorsement; and endorsements are granted by the Ohio Department of Education.

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Program Information for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Program Description

Professional Licensure Disclosure

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.

Admissions for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure Form
  • 9-12 credit hours in reading coursework, depending on licensure
  • Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

  1. Articulate the foundations of reading development and instruction.
  2. Plan effective lessons for students using appropriate methods, texts, strategies and goals.
  3. Assess and evaluate students’ literacy achievement.

Coursework

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Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Endorsement Requirements 1
CI 67692CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN CORRECTIVE READING 3
TLCS 67310THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING OF READING 3
TLCS 67319DIAGNOSIS AND REMEDIATION IN READING 3
TLCS 67330LITERACY IN THE CONTENT AREAS 3
TLCS 67396INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS 1
Minimum Total Credit Hours:13
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Students declared in a doctoral degree should enroll in the doctoral level version of these courses, if offered.

Graduation Requirements
  • Candidates seeking Ohio teaching endorsement are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for endorsement from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Literacy Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to endorsement.
  • Students who do not apply for endorsement within 12 months of program completion may be subject to additional course requirement, based on standards in force at the time of application.

Licensure Information

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.

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Reading Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Education teachers, postsecondary

2.1%

slower than the average

74,900

number of jobs

$72,090

potential earnings

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary

0.0%

little or no change

72,200

number of jobs

$78,270

potential earnings

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

-2.0%

decline

633,700

number of jobs

$62,970

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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