Has your school administrator asked you if you have a Reading Endorsement?

Just 5 courses provide the state-mandated requirements you need to add the reading endorsement to your credentials.

Why this program?

Graduate Reading Endorsement

Designed for certified teachers who wish to meet state reading requirements quickly and inexpensively, Barry University’s Graduate Reading Endorsement enhances your existing teaching credentials, expands your career potential, and provides you with the critical skills to assist students who are struggling with reading. Through the Graduate Reading Endorsement program, you will:

Take advantage of a reduced tuition rate of $499 per credit hour
Increase your career options
Become a more effective reading instructor and advocate for students of all ages
Boost your expertise in a credential area that is mandatory for all aspects of education
Later, apply the Endorsement courses toward a full degree program in Reading and Literacy Studies at Barry University – with the completion of the Reading Endorsement courses you are halfway there!

Why choose Barry?

Aspiring and veteran educators consistently choose Barry University’s Adrian Dominican School of Education to increase their experience and develop their skills for a number of reasons, including:

Expert Faculty
Our full-time instructors present evidence-based practices for teaching and learning strategies.

Small Classes
Every course allows for one-on-one attention from a dedicated instructor.

State-Approved Programming
Upon completion, you are eligible for the State of Florida Reading Endorsement.

Flexible Delivery for Working Professionals
Courses are offered online, on campus, and even a hybrid of both!

Peer-Supported Learning
Earn your Reading Endorsement alongside a cohort of motivated, caring educators.

Fast-Track to Your Goals
Successfully complete the program in as little as 2.5 semesters!

What can you do with the Reading Endorsement?

There are many ways a Reading Endorsement can propel your career and help you create positive change as a Florida educator. Here are just a few:

Become a dedicated reading coach, literacy and assessment curriculum specialist, reading- and writing-center coordinator, and more!
Advocate for students by identifying those who can benefit from intense and focused reading instruction.
Impact the lives of your students by improving their reading proficiency and, in turn, affording them countless opportunities.

Course Descriptions

EDU 567 — Foundations of Reading Instruction (Offered for Summer II)

Surveys the knowledge and research-based teaching strategies necessary to understand the nature of reading and the basic principles of reading instruction with a focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension, and their integration. Field experience required.

EDU 568 — Reading in the Content Areas (Offered for Summer II)

Assists elementary and secondary classroom teachers with research-based reading and study skill strategies as they apply to the subject areas in their curriculum. Projects involving the use of differentiated lessons planning, practice and demonstration activities, and informal screening devices will be designed for specific content areas in the classroom. Field experience required.

EDU 584 — Reading Assessment

Using research, the course focuses on the diagnosis of reading difficulties. It includes the administration, interpretation, and use of informal assessment data to impact, prescribe, and plan for differentiated instruction. Prerequisite: EDU 567 or equivalent. Field experience required.

EDU 590 — Reading Intervention Practicum

Utilizes research-based classroom instructional methods, materials, and differentiated strategies based on informal assessment for use in correcting reading difficulties with students in the K–12 classroom. Prerequisite: EDU 567 and 584 or equivalent. Field experience required.

EDU 717 — Practicum in Reading

Provides a supervised practicum which focuses on educators using research-based literacy techniques, assessments and differentiated methodology for working with and coaching students, educators, administrators, other teachers, and community members. Prerequisite: Completion of all required graduate Reading Endorsement courses (EDU 567, 568, 584, and 590).

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FAQs

How long does it take to complete the Graduate Reading Endorsement program?

A minimum of 2.5 semesters

How many credit hours are required?

Is the Reading Endorsement state-approved?

Yes

How do you apply?

Apply online now! It only takes a few moments to complete your application, and our Admissions team will respond with a decision shortly.