Program Administration

Dr. Michael Uden

Program Director-Graduate Reading Program

262.243.2612

Concordia University offers Wisconsin licensure as a Reading Teacher (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification #316) and as a Reading Specialist (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification #317). Reading Teacher certification requires 18 credits. Reading Specialist certification requires a master's degree, which includes Reading Teacher certification.

1. Standards for Reading Teachers and Specialists
2. Courses in the Reading Teacher (#316) and Reading Specialist Programs (#317) Program Matrix

Features:

1. The program includes Wisconsin DPI License #316 and #317 for those seeking licensure.
2. Classes are offered in the evening, summer, and via E-Learning.
3. Course work is rigorous, comprehensive, and includes portfolio assessment.
4. The majority of courses are taught by doctorally prepared faculty.
5. Classes are small and students receive personal attention from faculty.
6. The campus is easily accessible and includes convenient parking (parking is free).
7. Courses in the program are supported by excellent resources, including Rincker Library. 

Concordia University Wisconsin offers Wisconsin licensure as a reading teacher (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification #316) and as a reading specialist (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification #317).  License #316 is an 18-credit certification that gives the teacher the skills to be an expert reading teacher within the classroom setting.  License #317 is an additional 15 credits built on the license #316 and provides the teacher the skills necessary to work on a district level developing and implementing reading programs.

License #316 may be taken independently from license #317, but no master's degree will be awarded.  Students wishing to obtain the #317 license must take it after completion of coursework for the #316 license.  When coursework for both licensures is completed a master's degree will be awarded.

Non-licensed teachers who wish to obtain these licensures may first complete the coursework in one of the teacher certification programs offered by Concordia.

All classes are offered on the main campus in Mequon and at several other locations throughout Wisconsin and by E-Learning.  All students will take EDG 553 (Reading Assessment and Instruction) and EDG 554 (Practicum in Reading) on campus for four weeks during the summer.

While license #317 does require an internship, it ordinarily does not interfere with one's teaching responsibilities.

Concordia University Wisconsin is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association; www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312.263.0456.  All of Concordia's education programs are approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.