

Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy
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Up to 6 Credits
Explore Our Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy
Discover how to design, deliver, and assess developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive elementary reading and literacy instruction for students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Using the five pillars of reading—phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—as a framework, you’ll examine specific strategies to engage P–3 and intermediate (grades 4–6) readers as well as English language learners (ELLs) and struggling and gifted readers. Recognizing the emergence of “new literacies” and technology, this graduate certificate program provides tools for creating 21st-century literacy experiences that instill today’s students with a love of reading.
Our Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy (Non-Licensure) is part of a full suite of programs in The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences, a Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)–accredited college.
The Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy focuses on practical strategies you can use immediately in your classroom:
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Design literacy instruction and assessment to meet the learning needs of all children including linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners.
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Address the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Common Core State Standards and other state standards.
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Use research-based instructional practices to support reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
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Help students to comprehend complex texts.
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Make connections between reading and writing, using informational/expository texts and other genres.
If getting to the next level is part of your plan, Walden is committed to helping you earn credit for your foundational knowledge. Find out how you can apply up to 15 credits earned from this certificate program toward Walden’s MS in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy (P–6).
After the first course, you can take one course at a time, earn your degree faster by taking two courses at once, or choose a combination of the two throughout the program to fit your changing needs.
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Curriculum
Completion Requirements
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15 semester credits
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden’s MS in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK–6).
Tuition and Fees
Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
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Tuition | 15 semester credit hours | $595 per semester hour | $8,925 |
Technology Fee | Per semester | $220 | $660 |
$9,585* |
Effective January 9, 2023
Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
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Tuition | 15 semester credit hours | $615 per semester hour | $9,225 |
Technology Fee | Per semester | $230 | $690 |
$9,915* |
*The tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $400 to $600.
Paying for Your Education
Our Enrollment Specialists can help you outline a plan and find resources for funding your education.
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Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 855-643-4779 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
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