Overview
If you are certified to teach in Georgia, our Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate may be added to your teaching certificate. Offered through the renownedMary Frances EarlyCollege of Education, the University of Georgia’s online Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate provides certified classroom teachers with focused immersion in the teaching of reading and encouragement of literacy. Georgia teachers from pre-K to grade 12 obtaining degrees with a focus or major other than Reading Education will benefit from this three-course sequence designed to enhance literacy instruction and practice. The endorsem*nt/certificate program is only valid for Georgia educators who have or will have a professional certificate at the bachelor’s or higher certification level in any teaching field.
It is possible to get a Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate added to any teaching certificate in Georgia. The Language and Literacy Education Department has been approved by the State Professional Standards Commission to offer the endorsem*nt/certificate.
How to get a Reading EducationEndorsem*nt and Certificate added to your initial teaching certificate:
- Successfully complete one of the following introductory courses in reading instruction and assessment:List of acceptable courses.
- Successfully complete a three-course series specific to initial certification grade band levels (P-5, 4-8, 6-12, K-12)
- Successfully complete a Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate portfolio via Folioteck
- Apply for the endorsem*nt/certificate to be added to your teaching certificate through UGA College of Education’s Office of Student Services upon successful completion of the program.
Related Programs:
- Master of Education in Reading Education
Accreditations
The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The University of Georgia also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Georgia may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Admissions
Credit and Transfer
Total Hours Required to Earn a Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate: 9 (credit hours)
Maximum Hours Transferable into Program: N/A
All courses for the Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate must have been completed after July 1, 2000 when the Reading Education endorsem*nt/certificate went into effect.
Admission Requirements
Students who are not currently enrolled at UGA should apply to the graduate school for the Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate and are not required to take entrance exams and submit letters of recommendation.
Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate Program Application Checklist
Admission Requirements
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Online Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate Checklist
- Application– Submit theGraduate School Admissionsonline. Application fee: $75 Domestic/$100 International.
- Select Campus– Online
- Select Degree Level – Endorsem*nt/Certificate
- Select Intended Program– CERG, Reading Education (Language and Literacy Educ) [CERT_2RED_ON]
- Select Intended Term – Fall, Spring, Summer
- Résumé or curriculum vita–Submit online to the Graduate School.
- Statement of Purpose–Submit a one-two page statement of purposeonline to the Graduate School. The statement of intent should clarify the candidate’s relevant background, interests, and goals in relation to the program.
- Transcripts– Submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application. Send official transcripts after you are offered admission.
International Applicants – must also submit TOEFL or IELTS scores.
Application Deadlines
Reading Education Endorsem*nt and Certificate Program
Domestic Applicants
- Fall: July 1
- Spring: November 15
- Summer: April 1
International Applicants
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: October 15
- Summer: February 15
Cost
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates and student fees may change each year.
Based on 2024-25 credit-hour cost, a person who had completed this program at the recommended pace would have paid$3,843 in tuitionfor a Georgia Resident and $10,638in tuition for an out-of-state student.
Please use theEstimated Cost Calculatoron theBursar’s Office websiteto calculate one academic (Fall/Spring) year’s tuition.
Fees for those students enrolled in exclusively online programs are $411 per semester.
Potential additional costs include:
- Textbooks
- Exam proctoring fees
- Technology upgrades
The complete cost of attendance can be found athttps://osfa.uga.edu/costs/.
Financial Aid
Visit theOffice of Student Financial Aidfor information about financial assistance.
Corporate Assistance
Consult your employer about the availability of tuition reimbursem*nt or tuition assistance programs.
Military Assistance
Active duty military, veterans, and military families should visitVeterans Educational Benefitsto take full advantage of available financial assistance and educational benefits.
University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
The purpose of TAP is to foster the professional growth and development of eligible employees. For more information, seeTuition Assistance(refer to the Distance Learning section).
Technology Requirements
- Computer with current operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux). Additional peripherals such as webcam, headphones, and microphone are required.
- High-speed internet access.
Curriculum
Reading EducationEndorsem*nt and Certificate Program Structure
Students in this fully online reading education graduate certificate program will take a minimum of 9 credit hours.
Course Sequence (Any Semester)
For students with P-5 initial certification
| Course | Title |
| LLED 6420E | Literacy Development and Instruction in Early Childhood |
| LLED 6060E | Content Area Literacy |
| LLED 6020E | Children With Reading Problems – A practicum experience in reading assessment and instruction at the UGA Reading Clinic |
For students with 4-8 or 6-12 initial certification
| Course | Title |
| LLED 7910E | New Literacies |
| LLED 6060E | Content Area Literacy |
| LLED 6020E | Children With Reading Problems – A practicum experience in reading assessment and instruction at the UGA Reading Clinic |
For students with K-12 initial certification
| Course | Title |
| LLED 6060E | Content Area Literacy |
| LLED 6020E | Children With Reading Problems – A practicum experience in reading assessment and instruction at the UGA Reading Clinic |
| LLED 6420E | Literacy Development and Instruction in Early Childhood |
| OR LLED 7910E | New Literacies |
Additional information and disclosures regarding state licensure for professional practice in this field can be found at theUGA Licensure Disclosure Portal.
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