Advanced Literacy Methods, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Saint Louis University's graduate certificate in advanced literacy methods is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning in literacy.
Students study literacy methods, the role of literacy in content-area learning, and the role of talk and literature in the literacy learning process. Students gain tools they can use to design generative literacy learning experiences for youth in a variety of educational contexts. They also develop strategies for communicating with stakeholders about best practices in culturally sustaining literacy instruction.
Curriculum Overview
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
Careers
Admission Requirements
Application Deadlines
Review Process
Tuition
Tuition | Cost Per Credit |
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School of Education Master's programs and Graduate Certificates | $650 |
Additional charges may apply. Other resources are listed below:
Information on Tuition and Fees
Scholarships and Financial Aid
For priority consideration for departmental graduate scholarships, students should complete their applications by the program admission deadlines listed.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://www.slu.edu/financial-aid.
- Graduates will be able to identify the research base and theorists that inform a chosen approach to literacy learning.
- Graduates will be able to design culturally sustaining ways of engaging students in generative literacy learning experiences that are informed by community literacy practices.
- Graduates will be able to develop action plans for engaging with educational stakeholders in local or national contexts to communicate information about research-based, culturally sustaining literacy practices.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
EDI 5390 | Teaching Reading: Contemporary Issues & Practices | 3 |
EDR 5800 | Action Research for Teachers | 3 |
Literacy Methods Electives | ||
Select two of the following courses: | 6 | |
EDI 5040 | Using Children's YA Literature to Promote Conversations about Equity and Justice | |
EDI 5590 | Disciplinary Literacy Assessment & Intervention | |
EDI 5800 | Talking and Learning in Classrooms | |
EDI 6030 | Developing Writers and Thinkers: Advanced Methods of Teaching Writing | |
Curriculum Electives | ||
Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
EDI 6230 | Seminar in Instruction | |
EDI 6450 | Curriculum Development | |
EDI 6460 | Curriculum Theory | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Year One | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
EDI 6460 | Curriculum Theory | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Spring | ||
EDI 5590 | Disciplinary Literacy Assessment & Intervention | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Summer | ||
EDI 6030 or EDI 6230 |
Developing Writers and Thinkers: Advanced Methods of Teaching Writing or Seminar in Instruction |
3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
EDI 5390 | Teaching Reading: Contemporary Issues & Practices | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Spring | ||
EDR 5800 | Action Research for Teachers | 3 |
Professional Forum | 0 | |
Credits | 3 | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Some courses are also available during the Summer term.
For additional admission questions, please contact:
Saint Louis University School of Education
314-977-3292
slued@slu.edu