Certificate in Adolescent Literacy

(Available at our Hampton Roads, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Roanoke, and University Centers)

Successfully teaching reading and writing for the older student requires an understanding and appreciation of adolescent learners. Engagement, motivation, and interest are a critical part of adolescent learning. Literacy at this level includes preparation for the world of adult work in the digital age. Not only are the academic skills of reading and writing on the page necessary, but also skill with the multiple modes of communication whose chief characteristic is rapid innovation and change.

Our Certificate in Adolescent Literacy is designed for teachers of upper elementary, middle, and high school students.  The certificate consists of six graduate-level courses, for a total of 16 credits.

Courses are offered on an on-going basis. All six courses must be completed to earn the certificate. However, students can enroll in one or more courses without earning the certificate.

The certificate may also be earned while completing the Master of Education, Reading Education.

Required Courses (6)

EDIS 5500

Writing Across the Curriculum

EDIS 7710

Reading in the Content Areas

EDIS 7720

Word Study: Language Structures, and Phonics

PSED 6110

Applied Word Study and Vocabulary for the Struggling Adolescent Reader

PSED 6511

Adolescent Literacy

PSED 6511

Literature for Young Adults

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Program Contact Hampton Roads Center Susan Thacker-Gwaltney Email:  sft2s@virginia.edu Telephone: 757-552-1890 ext 311 / 1-866-257-8505 McGuffey/Tempo Reading Program Ottilie Austin Email:  aof2b@virginia.edu Telephone: 434-924-6338 / 1-877-280-6235 Northern Virginia Center Carrie Simkin Email:  crn3t@virginia.edu Telephone: 703-536-1116 / 1-800-678-4882 Richmond Center Julie Gray Email:  jjj7e@virginia.edu Telephone: 804-662-7464 / 1-800-323-4882 Roanoke Center Jeradi Cohen Email:  jah5r@Virginia.edu Telephone: 540-767-6200 / 1-800-882-6753 FAQs and Application