Reading Specialist
Certification Program
A certified reading specialist assists children who struggle with literacy to become confident, independent readers and writers. The fully online Reading Specialist Certification program gives you the knowledge, research, and strategies for success on the TExES #151 exam and in your career postgraduation.
Where Can This Degree Take You?
Your first step is to apply!
Well, where would you like to go? Reading teachers are wanted all over the state of Texas in public and private schools.
There’s a lot ahead of you. You can go anywhere and do anything—follow a path or forge a brand new one. It’s all up to you, and we’re here to help prepare you for whatever journey lies ahead.
Visit the Career Development Center to search for internships, apply for jobs, or get help putting together your resume.
Before you get started
Requirements for Admission
- A master’s degree
- A valid Texas teacher certificate
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience in an accredited school
- To be admitted for graduate study at the School of Education, Health Professions, and Human Development
- Access to a computer, webcam, and high-speed Internet as well as basic computer and word-processing skills
Certification and Required Courses
Reading Specialist Certification
In order to receive your degree, you’ll have to pass the TExES #151 exam. Your certification coursework will help prepare you for the test. The program consists of 24 semester hours of graduate-level work in the following areas:
Reading—12 semester hours
- LITY 6360 Theoretical Foundations of New & Traditional Literacies
- LITY 6362 Assessment of Multi-Literacies Learning **
- LITY 6333 Foundations of Writing for 21st Century Learning
- LITY 6304 Practicum in Literacy
Resource—6 semester hours
- LITY 6334 Foundations of Developmental Reading **
- CUIN 6332 Education in a Multicultural Society
Professional education—6 semester hours
- LITY 6363 New and Traditional Literacies Across the Content Areas
- LITY 6331 Instruction for Students with Literacy Difficulties **
**Designates courses included in the UHV Dyslexia Certificate
Testimonial
Sharon de Marin
Every child's brain works in miraculous ways and is wired uniquely. Some students try hard but still cannot succeed in certain areas, like reading or math. Diagnosticians solve the puzzle to understand why students struggle with academic achievement. Be a part of that discovery that will empower struggling students by getting your special education master's degree and/or diagnostician certification.
Assistant Professor
Jennifer Thompson
Since leaving UHV I have taught 3rd grade math and science in Katy ISD. I have been a team leader and I have also conducted professional development sessions for my entire campus.
Class of 2017
James Martinez, Current Student
UHV is important to me because of all my friends who became friends here. I get to work with the Professors one on one and they get to know me here.