Candidates for the reading specialist certification program must complete all seven of the following courses. Passing scores on the state-required certification tests are required prior to application for the K-12 Reading Specialist Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If candidates in the Reading Specialist Certification program apply to continue their studies in the M.Ed. Reading Program, these courses may be applied toward that degree.

Related Links

Elementary Education - K-12 Reading, Certification Program Page

Reading Specialist Fact Sheet

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

• Certificate GPA: 3.0
• Minimum grade of B required in all coursework

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses
ELEC 608	Historical, Psychological & Linguistic Foundations of Literacy	3
ELEC 610	The Reading Program in the Elementary School	3
ELEC 612	The Reading Program in the Middle/Secondary School	3
ELEC 614	Foundations of Instructional Coaching	3
ELEC 622	Literacy Assessment Analysis & Instructional Decision Making	3
ELEC 625	Practicum: Assessment and Instruction for the Reading Specialist	3
ELEC 629	Practicum: Organization and Administration of School Reading Programs	3
Total Hours		21

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Certification in Reading Specialist (919C)
Revised 08.29.2023