Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education
Reading Concentration
Reading Add-On Licensure
The add-on program in reading is designed for professionals who have already completed a masters program in education or who are currently enrolled in a masters program and would like additional licensure as a reading specialist. The program requires 18 hours of course work in literacy at the masters level. Some of these hours may be completed as part of another masters program such as those offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction or the Department of Specialized Educational Services.
Admission Process
- Currently enrolled graduate students seeking a Reading Add-on who apply to the add-on licensure program before completion of their masters degree do not have to reapply to the Graduate School and pay the admission fee. Such students should consult with Dr. Francine Johnston who will forward the request to the Graduate School.
- Licensed teachers seeking additional licensure as a reading specialist who are not currently enrolled in a masters program must have completed a masters in education either at UNCG or elsewhere. They must apply to the UNCG Graduate School and be accepted to the Reading Add-on Licensure Program. Applications and requirements are available online at http://www.uncg.edu/grs and by calling the Graduate School at 336-334-5596 .
Coursework Required for Add-On in Reading
Required Courses:
- TED 615 Literacy in the Early Years
- TED 616 Literacy Development and Instruction across the Grades
- TED 617a Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems
- TED 640 Writing Instruction in the Elementary and Middle Grades
Select Two Additional Courses From:
- TED 614 Word Study
- TED 617b Advanced Strategies in Diagnosis and Correction
- TED 619 Research and Programs in Reading Education
Licensure Process
Students who have successfully completed the course requirements listed above and earned a passing score on the Reading PRAXIS exam are eligible to apply for the Reading Add-on License. Licensure applications may be obtained by contacting the licensure representative of the UNCG Teachers Academy in room 319 Curry (336-334-3414). Students who have not been formally admitted to UNCG’s Reading Add-on Licensure Program must work through their employment setting to complete the application process.
Contact Person:
Dr. Francine Johnston
Curry Building, Room 339
(336) 334-3458
fjjohnst@uncg.edu