Students who complete the program of study for the Reading Specialist Certificate should possess the competencies necessary to earn the master’s degree; teach reading in prekindergarten through grade 12; development, remedial or clinical settings; supervise or direct reading programs; and qualify for professional positions in the State of Texas for which the Reading Specialist Certificate is required.
| RDG 520 | Literacy and Instruction I: Literacy Foundations In Emergent and Early Readers | 3 |
| RDG 521 | Literacy & Instruction II: Comprehension Processes and Strategies in Later Elem., MS, & HS | 3 |
| RDG 523 | Promoting Literacy Through Language Acquisition and Development | 3 |
| RDG 528 | Centering and Integrating Authentic Writing Experiences in the Literacy Classroom | 3 |
| RDG 540 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| RDG 560 | Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| RDG 562 | Critical Issues in Lit Edu | 3 |
| RDG 567 | Practicum in Literacy Assessment/Intervention, Coaching, and Campus Leadership in Elem., MS & HS | 3 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
