Department of Curriculum and Instruction

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  3. M.Ed. Portfolio Guidelines(PDF)
  4. Chemistry
    1. Teacher Leadership Track
  5. Elementary Education
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    2. Teacher Leadership Track
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  10. Mathematics
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  11. Middle Grades Education
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    2. Teacher Leadership Track
  12. Reading Education
    1. Teacher Leadership Track
    2. Reading Add-On Licensure
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    2. Teacher Leadership Track
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    2. Teacher Leadership Track
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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:

  • CUI 615 Literacy in the Early Years
  • CUI 616 Literacy Development and Instruction across the Grades
  • CUI 617a Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems
  • CUI 640 Writing Instruction in the Elementary and Middle Grades

Select Two Additional Courses From:

  • CUI 614 Word Study
  • CUI 617b Advanced Strategies in Diagnosis and Correction
  • CUI 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

Page updated: 05-Nov-2007

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Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Curry Building, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE (336) 334-3437
FAX (336) 334-4120
EMAIL cui@uncg.edu