Early Reading Interventionist (Graduate Certificate)
About
There’s growing demand from schools, community literacy organizations, childcare centers and other agencies for specialists equipped to support young children learning to read. Our 100% online Early Reading Interventionist graduate certificate is designed for practicing elementary and special education teachers, as well as other professional educators, looking to deepen their knowledge of strategies and interventions that can help children in the critical early years of literacy development (PreK-3rd grade). Graduates of this certificate program will be able to apply evidence-based instructional practices, assessments, and approaches to intervention that help struggling learners become thriving, lifelong readers.
Our graduate certificates can be completed as focused, standalone professional learning credentials or as part of a master’s or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree program.
Program Highlights
Requirements
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Program Delivery
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Advising & SUpport
The College of Education and Human Development provides students with academic guidance and personal support before they set foot on campus through graduation and beyond. Our graduate students work with faculty advisors, who build genuine relationships and provide timely information to help you navigate your program, your work in schools and communities, and whatever else is on your plate.
Program Learning Outcomes
This 12-credit graduate certificate is designed to meet the busy schedule of practicing teachers. It includes coursework on the foundations of literacy and language development; teaching and assessment for developmental readers (PreK-3); intervention design for struggling readers (PreK-3); and intervention for reading difficulties. By the end of the certificate program, students will:
Careers
According to national, regional and state data, there’s a need for more educators with training in best practices for literacy teaching and learning. Alumni of our Literacy Education graduate programs are leaders in their schools and communities. Possible career paths include:
For students wishing to continue on in graduate school, the credits earned in the Early Reading Interventionist graduate certificate program can be applied toward a master’s or Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree.

At a Glance
College of Education & Human Development
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Graduate Certificate in Early Reading Interventionist
Mode of Study
Hybrid
time to Complete Degree
12 Credits
Featured Courses
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Research Learning Experience
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Scholarships
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Next Steps
Contact
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