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Consider applying to the Master of Education in Reading Specialization program (M.Ed.). You earn the K-12 endorsement within this program. You have a total of 6 years to complete this degree. You would have 18 hours (6 courses) left after the reading endorsement courses to complete your degree. You may also apply as graduate non-degree for the endorsement program only. However please note only 12 hours will transfer to a master’s program if you apply as graduate non-degree.

Go to the Application page.

Check "Special Non-Degree" for Reading Endorsement only or "Master of Education" for the Master's Degree. If you are selecting the Master's Degree, write in "Reading Specialization" as your major. (The GRE is not required for those enrolling in the Reading Endorsement or Master's Degree in Reading Specialization.)

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lori Wilfong: lgkrug@kent.edu.

The courses in the K-12 Reading Endorsement are:

• CI 6/77310: Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Reading (3 hrs)
  Nature and development of reading, approaches to instruction, relation to learning and development.
• CI 6/77319: Diagnosis and Remediation in Reading (3 hrs)
  Theory and application of diagnostic principles and remedial reading approaches with school-age children. Cultural, linguistic, cognitive and affective factors in diagnosing and remediating reading problems. Prerequisite: CI 67310.
• CI 6/77692: Clinical Practicum in Corrective Reading (3 hrs)
  Application of previous courses includes supervised diagnostic/prescriptive reading work with school-age pupils and diagnostic/remedial reporting. Prerequisite: CI 67319.
• CI 6/77330: Reading in Content Areas (3 hrs)
  Information and competencies for improving students' reading and studying in the content areas. Focus on intermediate grades through postsecondary years.
• CI 67396: Individual Investigation in Reading and Language Arts (1 hr)
  Internship in grade levels outside your current licensure. There are many ways to earn these hours in grade bands outside of your current license even if you are employed full time. Course taken specifically with Dr. Wilfong.
• If needed - MCED 50005: Effective Use of Phonics in Reading (3 hrs)
  The influence of theoretical perspectives on word identification instruction, an examination of the role of phonics in reading and writing, strategies for effective phonics instruction and assessment. In order NOT to take this class, you must show evidence of a phonics course in previous coursework.

In addition to completing the reading endorsement coursework, you must take the following test: . Please note that Kent State cannot process a request to the State of Ohio for the Reading Endorsement without test scores.