The Certificate in Literacy Research, Theory, and Pedagogy provides educators with the expertise to address issues related to the teaching and learning of literacy at local, state and national levels.
NOTE: This certificate is not a credential for teacher certification/licensure.
Admissions
In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for admission an applicant must have a Master's degree in education (or a related field) or be enrolled in a doctoral program at The University of Alabama. The application must also include:
- A Statement of Purpose focusing on the student's goals in pursuing a Literacy Education Certificate.
- A writing sample submitted directly to the department for faculty consideration when the faculty review the Graduate School certificate program application.
This certificate is not a credential for teacher certification/licensure.
See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information.
Curricular Requirements
| Code and Title | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Select 12 hours from the following: | 12 | |
| Advanced Seminar | ||
| Advanced Seminar | ||
| Advanced Seminar Crd | ||
| Second Language Literacy | ||
| New Literacies | ||
| Discourse & Pedagogy | ||
| Literacy Foundations P-12 | ||
| Choose ONE of the following electives | 3 | |
| Effective Teaching | ||
| Design Res Classrm Teach | ||
| Sem Teachr Educ Program | ||
| Prof Cont: Tching & Lrning Com | ||
| Cognitive Perspectives | ||
| Critical Inquiry Curric Pedago | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Coursework from this certificate program cannot be used to meet requirements for any other academic program.
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit will not be accepted toward this certificate
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Time Limit for Certificate Completion
Coursework must be completed in six (6) years.
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Academic Misconduct Information
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Withdrawals and Leave of Absence Information
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Academic Grievances Information
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Grades and Academic Standing
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