Reading Specialist License
Program Details
Program Overview
Cardinal Stritch University offers the 5017 Reading Specialist licensure for candidates who wish to lead a school or district's literacy planning, instruction and assessment. This program can be added on to the 1316 Reading Teacher program at Stritch through the completion of 10 additional credits in the Literacy Master's program. If you already hold a Reading Teacher license and a master's degree, the Reading Specialist licensure can be completed through the completion of 7 credits of targeted coursework.
Program Coursework
- Introduction to Leadership
- Supervision of PreK-12 Literacy Programs
- Early Childhood Language, Literacy and Learning
- Disciplinary Language, Literacy and Learning in Content Areas
- Assessment and Instruction of Readers and Writers
- Comprehension Development in Readers and Writers
- Literacy Assessment and Intervention Practicum
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
5017 License
For current 1316 license and/or master's degree holders
• GS501 Introduction to Leadership
• RL516 Supervision of PreK-12 Literacy Programs
Candidates seeking Reading Specialist licensure who do not yet hold the 1316 Reading Teacher license OR have not earned master's degree, can learn about earning the Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist licenses at the Master's in Literacy web page.
Learn more about related programs:
Reading Teacher License Master of Science degree in Literacy (Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist Licenses)
Please contact the program's admissions representative or faculty member for additional information:
Kirsten Brown
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Rhonda D. Schoonover
Faculty - Language and Literacy
