Saint Louis University's graduate certificate in advanced literacy methods is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning in literacy.
Students study literacy methods, the role of literacy in content-area learning, and the role of talk and literature in the literacy learning process. Students gain tools they can use to design generative literacy learning experiences for youth in a variety of educational contexts. They also develop strategies for communicating with stakeholders about best practices in culturally sustaining literacy instruction.
Curriculum Overview
This 15-credit certificate consists of five courses, usually taken one per term. All students complete one course in the teaching of reading and one course in action research. Working closely with their advisor, students choose two courses from a menu of options in literacy methods and one course from a menu of options in curriculum. Students culminate their learning through a poster presentation at an end-of-semester professional forum.
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
All courses include opportunities for site-based applications of educational concepts and processes. Through the professional forum, students present results of action research designed to enhance their daily practice and/or spark change in their individual educational context.
Careers
SLU's certificate in advanced literacy methods is appropriate for elementary teachers in self-contained or departmentalized programs, middle/high school teachers in English/language arts, and middle/high school teachers across content areas who want to use literacy more effectively to support content area learning and individuals who teach literacy to youth in out-of-school educational settings. This certificate indicates the completion of an intentional program. It is not a teaching credential for special reading.
Admission Requirements
Begin your application for this program at www.slu.edu/apply.
• Transcript(s)
• One letter of recommendation
• Résumé
• Professional goal statement
Application Deadlines
Domestic students should apply for the fall semester by June 15, for the spring semester by November 1, and for the summer semester by April 1.
International students should apply by May 1 for the fall semester, by October 1 for the spring semester, and by February 1 for the summer semester.
Review Process
A committee reviews each application holistically.
Requirements for International Students
All admission policies and requirements for domestic students apply to international students. International students must also meet the following additional requirements:
- Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
- Academic records, in English translation, of students who have undertaken postsecondary studies outside the United States must include:
- Courses taken and/or lectures attended
- Practical laboratory work
- The maximum and minimum grades attainable
- The grades earned or the results of all end-of-term examinations
- Any honors or degrees received.
- WES and ECE transcripts are accepted.
- In order to be issued an I-20 for your F-1 visa application, students must submit financial documents. Proof of financial support that must include:
- A letter of financial support from the person(s) or sponsoring agency funding the student's time at Saint Louis University
- A letter from the sponsor's bank verifying that the funds are available and will be so for the duration of the student's study at the University
Tuition
Tuition Per Credit | Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
| School of Education Master's programs and Graduate Certificates | $690 |
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Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| EDI 5390 | Teaching Reading: Contemporary Issues & Practices | 3 |
| EDR 5800 | Collaborative Action Research for Change | 3 |
EDI 5040 | Using Children's YA Literature to Promote Conversations about Equity and Justice | |
EDI 5590 | Disciplinary Literacy Assessment & Intervention | |
EDI 5601 | Literacy, Language, Culture and Power | |
EDI 5800 | Talking and Learning in Classrooms | |
EDI 6030 | Developing Writers and Thinkers: Advanced Methods of Teaching Writing | |
EDI 5900 | Developing and Implementing a Culturally Responsive Curriculum through Instruction and Assessment | |
EDI 6230 | Seminar in Instruction | |
EDI 6450 | Curriculum Development | |
EDI 6460 | Curriculum Theory | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Plan of Study Grid
| Year One |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
| EDI 5390 |
Teaching Reading: Contemporary Issues & Practices |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
| EDI 5590 |
Disciplinary Literacy Assessment & Intervention |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Summer |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Year Two |
|---|
| Fall |
|---|
|
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| Spring |
|---|
| |
3 |
| | Credits | 3 |
| | Total Credits | 15 |
Some courses are also available during the summer term.
Apply for Admission
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Saint Louis University School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu
