Dyslexia Certificate
Earn a Dyslexia Certificate online!
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.
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
Learn more about the classes you'll take for the Dyslexia Certificate!
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDIS 4542/5542 | Intro to Dyslexia | 2 | Fall |
| CDIS 4552/5552 | Language Processing for Reading and Writing | 2 | Fall |
| CIED 3293 or CIED 5893 | Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle School (CIED 3292 for undergrad credit) or Reading Processes and Practices (CIED 5893 for graduate credit) | 3 | Fall |
| SPED 5673 | Improving Literacy Skills of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 | Fall |
| CDIS 4562/5562 | Dyslexia and the Brain | 2 | Spring |
| CDIS 4572/5572 | Assessment of Dyslexia | 2 | Spring |
| CIED 5493 | Multisensory Phonics Instruction | 3 | Summer four-week session |
| Total Credits: | 17 | ||
| Unless otherwise stated, undergrad and grad students will meet together with additional requirements for graduate credit (e.g., term paper/project). |