About the Literacy Program
The UW Graduate Certificate in Literacy serves Wyoming teachers and recent College
of Education graduates who wish to gain the reading endorsement from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board (PTSB). Students enrolled in the literacy program will select one of three options for endorsement:
K-6 level, 6-12 level and K-12 level.
This program is delivered entirely online and can be completed while teaching full-time.
Students in this program can expand their marketability by gaining the initial endorsement
and apply coursework towards a master’s or doctoral degrees to further increase their pay and job prospects.
The UW College of Education is nationally accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Admission Requirements
- Accredited teacher education program graduates can earn the endorsement certificate by taking coursework. Eligible literacy program students can choose from three options: K-6, 6-12, or K-12 level.
- Students in the literacy certificate program can apply up to 12 credits towards a Master's of Education. To transfer all certificate credits to the master's degree, students must apply and be accepted before their fifth course in the literacy program.
Get Your Literacy Graduate Certificate Online
The literacy program is designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing you to gain new skills and advance your career from anywhere. These courses are offered online through a blended format that combines engaging online coursework with interactive audio conferencing, providing you with valuable learning opportunities while maintaining the convenience of remote study.
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What Can You Do With a Literacy Graduate Certificate?
Obtaining a literacy graduate certificate opens doors to roles like reading specialist or literacy coach, among others. It’s great if you want to help students become stronger readers or support literacy programs in schools, adult education or the community.
- Reading Specialist
- Literacy Coach
- Interventionist
- Title I Reading Teacher
- English Language Arts Teacher
- ESL/ELL Instructor
- Curriculum Specialist
- Instructional Facilitator
- Adult Basic Education Instructor
- Literacy Program Coordinator
- Tutoring Program Director
- PK–12 Reading Teacher
- Education Consultant
- Community Literacy Advocate
Absolutely! According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 65% of America’s fourth graders do not read at a proficient level. Become part of the solution to improve these statistics and support our students!
Yes, your literacy graduate certificate is recognized by Wyoming's PTSB. You will be able to select which option of endorsement to add to your certificate: K-6 level, 6-12 level or K-12 level. Be sure to follow up with PTSB to ensure all requirements are met and your certificate accurately reflects your endorsement.
Yes! This endorsement is highly regarded by school districts both in-state and nationwide. Plus, the certificate program earns you graduate-level credits, which many districts recognize when determining salary increases!
“The Literacy Endorsement program at the University of Wyoming College of Education provided an excellent opportunity to learn current research that was timely and pertinent to the work I do in the classroom. The format made earning this endorsement fit smoothly into my already busy schedule. The topics covered were on point. I would recommend this program to anyone thinking about a literacy endorsement program or looking for a relevant master's program."
- Nancy Nelson | Title 1/ELL Coordinator at Big Horn County School District #3