Reading Endorsement (PM)
PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE READING ENDORSEMENT (15 HOURS)
In order to enroll in the Reading Endorsement Program, candidates must have a valid teaching license and meet the following course prerequisites.
If the individual holds an Early Childhood Education (ECE), Middle Childhood Education (MCE) or Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (ECIS), he/she must have previously completed twelve (12) hours of undergraduate or graduate level reading coursework. One of these courses must be a Phonics course.
If the individual holds an Adolescent/Young Adult (AYA), multi-age (at Walsh this would include ISE Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Intensive) or career technical license, he/she must have previously completed nine (9) hours of undergraduate or graduate level reading coursework. One of the courses must be a Phonics course.
Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDT 650 | Dev Language/Literacy | 3 |
| EDT 652 | Prin/Pract of Teach Phonics | 3 |
| EDT 653 | Reading Assess/Intervention | 3 |
| EDT 654 | Reading in Content Area | 3 |
| EDT 655 | Literacy/Writing Connections | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
All courses taught in online format.
The individual must also pass the appropriate Ohio Assessments for Educators
Please refer to the Course Descriptions for required field hours.