The Reading Teacher K-12 graduate certificate program will prepare you to become a specialized teacher of reading K-12 in your district or improve your own classroom instruction. You will receive special instruction on effective instruction and assessment for K-12 students who are struggling in reading.

Program Highlights

• Available as an online 5 course program 
• Can be completed in 3 semesters, including a summer session and fall and spring semester
• Courses taken for the Reading K-12 Certification may be applied to a Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

Program Distinctions

• Incorporates Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board standards for licensure as a reading teacher
• The School of Education is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board 

Student Organizations

• Graduate Student Organization
• Future Educators Club

Application Deadlines

Gainful Employment

Certain undergraduate and graduate certificates at St. Cloud State prepare students for employment in specific fields and do not result in a degree. Federal law requires publication of data associated with those programs of study, including approximate program costs, program length and employment statistics. The Minnesota State Chancellor's office has provided this report containing the aforementioned information for all required programs.

Applicants to this program must complete and attach the Gainful Employment acknowledgement form (PDF) as a part of their application for admission.