Dyslexia Graduate Certificate

Program Overview

The purpose of this certificate is to prepare practicing teachers to effectively teach and meet the needs of readers with dyslexia. The persistent achievement gap poses serious consequences and challenges for readers with dyslexia, such as lower rates of high school graduation, higher levels of unemployment, and lower earnings because of lower college attainment.

DELIVERY: Online

Certificate Requirements - 12 Credit Hours

• ELED 757 - Assessment and Interventions for Struggling and Dyslexic Readers 3 cr
• ELED 781 - Theoretical Foundations of Literacy and Dyslexia 3 cr
• ELED 795 - Practicum 1 to 3 cr (3 credits required)
• SPED 731 - Educating Students With Learning Disabilities 3 cr

General Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. $35 application fee
3. Official transcripts*
4. Letters of recommendation*
5. Statement of purpose
6. Resume/CV*

*Requirements for admission vary by program and may require different documentation and have different deadlines. This list is not all-inclusive, to view specific program requirements and submission deadlines, follow the “Admissions Information” hyperlink at the top of this page OR visit the specific program/dept. page found here: link.usd.edu/grad-catalog

Questions

Division of Teacher Residency and Education 
605-658-6640 | tre@usd.edu | usd.edu/tre

Graduate Admissions
605-658-6140 | gradadmissions@usd.edu | usd.edu/grad