Advanced Official Certificate Program in Reading and Language Arts
This is a non-degree program providing coursework to lead to endorsement as a Reading and Language Arts Consultant in the State of Connecticut. Candidates are expected to have a Master of Science degree in Reading and Language Arts and to take courses required by the State of Connecticut for Reading and Language Arts Consultant Certification, including prerequisite courses when necessary.
Certificate requirements
The required courses are as follows, for a total of 15 to 27 credits of course work:
| RDG 588 | Teaching Children's Literature | 3 |
| RDG 692 | Specialized Diagnosis and Remedial Techniques | 3 |
| RDG 694 | Organization, Administration, and Supervision of Reading & Language Arts Programs | 3 |
| RDG 696 | Practicum for Reading and Language Arts Consultants | 3 |
| RDG 697 | Practicum for Reading and Language Arts Consultants II | 3 |
Required prerequisites:
| RDG 594 | Diagnosis of Reading & Language Arts Difficulties | 3 |
| RDG 595 | Remedial & Corrective Techniques in Reading & Language Arts | 3 |
| RDG 596 | Clinical Practices in Reading & Language Arts | 6 |