Dyslexia Certificate
Earn a Dyslexia Certificate online!
This program is designed to enhance the skills and expertise of educators, clinicians, and speech-language pathologists, better equipping them to serve individuals with dyslexia in various fields.
If you have an interest in working with people with dyslexia, then the dyslexia certificate is for you! This certificate can be taken concurrently with or following a bachelor's degree or a graduate degree and is available for students or graduates from any university. The program is designed to enhance the skills and expertise of educators, clinicians, and speech-language pathologists, better equipping them to serve individuals with dyslexia in various fields.
Before applying, contact our certificate coordinator for instructions. Find her contact information in the box below.
More about the certificate
The Dyslexia Certificate is offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (College of Arts and Sciences) in partnership with the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences (College of Education and Human Sciences). There are two types: the undergraduate certificate, which can be taken concurrently with a bachelor's degree, and the graduate certificate, which can be taken concurrently with a graduate degree or on its own for those who already have a bachelor's in any field. Additionally, the graduate version closely aligns with the classwork for a master's in Teaching, Learning & Leadership (with an option in Reading & Literacy or Special Education). A certificate can be completed fully online in as little as a year, or you can take longer. Some classes meet synchronously and others are asynchronous.
What are the goals of this program?
Some benefits of the Dyslexia Certificate:
- Expanding your professional knowledge
- Increasing professional marketability
- Fostering leadership and advocacy
- Meeting professional development requirements
Our interdisciplinary Dyslexia Certificate is more than just an educational credential; it's a gateway to enhanced professional capability, recognition, and influence. As the demand for specialized dyslexia professionals grows, investing in this certification will prepare you to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future, ensuring not only career growth but also a lasting impact on the lives of your future students and clients.
Certificate Courses
The program requires 17 credits of coursework outlined below. It can be completed in as little as a year, or you can take longer. Some classes meet synchronously and others are asynchronous.
Learn more about the classes you'll take for the Dyslexia Certificate!
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDIS 4542/5542 | Course Title Intro to Dyslexia | Credits 2 | Semester Fall |
| CDIS 4552/5552 | Course Title Language Processing for Reading and Writing | Credits 2 | Semester Fall |
| CIED 3293 or CIED 5893 | Course Title Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle School (CIED 3292 for undergrad credit) or Reading Processes and Practices (CIED 5893 for graduate credit) | Credits 3 | Semester Fall |
| SPED 5673 | Course Title Improving Literacy Skills of Individuals with Disabilities | Credits 3 | Semester Fall |
| CDIS 4562/5562 | Course Title Dyslexia and the Brain | Credits 2 | Semester Spring |
| CDIS 4572/5572 | Course Title Assessment of Dyslexia | Credits 2 | Semester Spring |
| CIED 5493 | Course Title Multisensory Phonics Instruction | Credits 3 | Semester Summer four-week session |
Course Title Total Credits: | Credits 17 | Semester | |
Course Title Unless otherwise stated, undergrad and grad students will meet together with additional requirements for graduate credit (e.g., term paper/project). | Credits | Semester |
Contact
For more information & before applying, contact:
Dr. Peter RichtsmeierAssociate Professor and Interim Department ChairCommunication Sciences and Disorders405.744.8030richtsm@okstate.edu