Sixth-Year Certificate in Bilingual and Multicultural Education, Literacy Specialist Program, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education (English, World Language, History and Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science)
The plan of study is structured to continue the academic preparation of experienced and qualified educational leaders, supervisors, and master teachers in their areas of specialization. The Curriculum and Instruction Department offers Sixth-Year Certificates in Bilingual and Multicultural Education, Literacy Specialist Program, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education with concentrations in English Education, World Language Education, History and Social Studies Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education. (The Department also offers Sixth-Year Certificates in Reading and Language Arts Consultant, Remedial Reading and Language Teacher, which are described below.) The Sixth-Year Certificate provides advanced graduate students an opportunity to increase their professional competence by pursuing a course of study beyond the Master’s degree under the guidance of a faculty member in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction (EDCI). The program is structured to continue the academic preparation of experienced and qualified educational leaders, supervisors, and master teachers in their areas of specialization.
Requirements
The Sixth-Year Certificate requires satisfactory completion of at least 30 credit hours in a planned program of professional education beyond the Master’s degree. Students must maintain at least a “B” average. The plan of study is individualized and designed by the student with the advisor to reflect the student’s stated objectives and field of concentration. Courses are drawn from EDCI, EPSY, EDLR and fields beyond Education as determined appropriate by the advisor. A course taken previously as part of the student’s Master’s degree program may be re-taken and included in the plan of study if 10 years have lapsed since it was originally taken. If certification is a goal (e.g., certification as a Reading Consultant), the student follows the recommended plan developed to account for the State’s certification requirements. Required courses and electives will be identified based on a review of the student’s transcript and the state requirements. Students must also fulfill the requirement of a comprehensive, written examination established by the student’s advisor. This may include an oral component (optional) and is submitted to Degree Audit in the Office of the Registrar.
Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts Consultant or Remedial Reading and Language Teacher
The plan of study is structured to continue the academic preparation of experienced and qualified educational leaders, supervisors, and master teachers in their areas of specialization. The Sixth-Year Certificate provides advanced graduate students an opportunity to increase their professional competence by pursuing a course of study beyond the Master’s degree under the guidance of a faculty member in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction (EDCI). The Certificate may provide a vehicle, as appropriate, for the fulfillment of certification requirements for several areas (e.g., Reading Specialist at the Teacher and/or Consultant levels). The plan of study is individualized and designed by the student with the advisor to reflect the student’s stated objectives and field of concentration. Required courses and electives will be planned by the advisor and student to fulfill the student’s individual objectives. If certification is a goal (e.g., certification as a Reading Consultant), the student follows the recommended plan developed to account for the State’s certification requirements. Reading education professors/advisors will review these certification requirements with the student and advise appropriate course work to fulfill state requirements. Required courses and electives will be identified based on a review of the student’s transcript and the state requirements. Students are advised to contact an advisor to initiate planning; a transcript will be necessary to complete this process. The Reading and Language Arts certification programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Connecticut State Board of Education.
Sixth-Year Certificate General Requirements
For all Sixth-Year Certificates in Professional Education, students must earn at least 30 credits in a planned program of professional education beyond the Master’s degree. Courses are drawn from EDCI, EPSY, EDLR and fields beyond Education as determined appropriate by the advisor. A course taken previously as part of the student’s Master’s degree program may be retaken and included in the plan of study if 10 years have lapsed since it was originally taken. Students must pass a comprehensive, written examination. There may also be an oral component (optional).
Remedial Reading and Language Arts Teacher
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| EDCI 5155 | Advanced Reading/Language Arts Clinic | 6 |
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| EDCI 5099 | Independent Study in Education | 3 |
| 3 |
| Teaching Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades | |
| Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and Junior High School | |
EDCI 5115 | | |
| EDCI 5105 | Teaching the Language Arts | 3 |
| or EDCI 5110 | Teaching Writing |
| EDCI 5135 | Literacy in the Secondary School | 3 |
| or EDCI 5125 | Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and Junior High School |
| EDCI 5140 | Content Area Reading and Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| EDCI 5130 | Teaching Children's Literature in the Elementary School | 3 |
| or EDCI 5250 | Teaching Literature to Adolescents |
| 6 |
| Classroom Assessment and Correction of Reading Difficulties | |
| Clinical Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties | |
| Introductory Reading Clinic (if approved by advisor) | |
| EPSY 5108 | Students with Special Needs in the Classroom Environment | 3 |
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| Total Credits | 33 |
Reading and Language Arts Consultant
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 6 |
| EDCI 5160 | Design, Management, and Supervision of Reading Programs | 3 |
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| 6 |
| Teaching Reading and Writing in the Primary Grades | |
| Teaching the Language Arts | |
| Teaching Writing | |
EDCI 5115 | | |
| Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and Junior High School | |
| EDCI 5135 | Literacy in the Secondary School | 3 |
| or EDCI 5125 | Teaching Reading and Writing in Middle and Junior High School |
| EDCI 5140 | Content Area Reading and Disciplinary Literacy | 3 |
| EDCI 5130 | Teaching Children's Literature in the Elementary School | 3 |
| or EDCI 5250 | Teaching Literature to Adolescents |
| 6 |
| Classroom Assessment and Correction of Reading Difficulties | |
| Clinical Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties | |
| Introductory Reading Clinic | |
| EDCI 5155 | Advanced Reading/Language Arts Clinic | 6 |
| EPSY 5108 | Students with Special Needs in the Classroom Environment | 3 |
| EDCI 5099 | Independent Study in Education | 3 |
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| Total Credits | 42 |
