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.
The Graduate Certificate in Elementary Reading and Literacy focuses on practical strategies you can use immediately in your classroom:
- Design literacy instruction and assessment to meet the learning needs of all children including linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners.
- Address the challenges and opportunities of implementing the Common Core State Standards and other state standards.
- Use research-based instructional practices to support reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Help students to comprehend complex texts.
- 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 25 credits earned from this certificate program toward Walden’s MS in Education with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy (P–6).
Program Details
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 25 quarter credits
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
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).
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.
Tuition and Fees
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 25 quarter credit hours | $375 per quarter hour | $9,375 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $175 | $525 |
| $9,900* |
*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.
PROGRAM SAVINGS
Learning Outcomes
- Apply research-based instructional practices to help students in grades PK-6 achieve Common Core State Standards and other standards.
- Evaluate reading and literacy development of all students in grades PK-6 including linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse learners.
- Apply literacy assessment data appropriately to inform reading and literacy instruction in grades PK-6.