Graduate Dyslexia Certificate
Get certified in Dyslexia Support
Overview
This fully online certificate can be taken concurrently with or following a graduate degree and is available for students or graduates from any university. It is offered by the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (College of Arts and Sciences) in partnership with the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences (College of Education and Human Sciences). It also closely aligns with the classwork for a master's in Teaching, Learning & Leadership with an option in Reading & Literacy or Special Education.
The program requires 17 credits of coursework outlined below. It can be completed in as little as a year, or you can take longer. Some classes meet synchronously and others are asynchronous.
Coursework
Required Courses (6 credit hours):
Course #
Course Title
Credits
Course schedule
CDIS 4542/5542*
Intro to Dyslexia
2
Fall
CDIS 4552/5552*
Language Processing for Reading and Writing
2
Fall
CIED 3293/5893
Reading Processes and Practices
Or: CIED 3293 Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle School
3
Fall
SPED 5673
Improving Literacy Skills of Individuals with Disabilities
3
Fall
CDIS 4562/5562*
Dyslexia and the Brain
2
Spring
CDIS 4572/5572*
Assessment of Dyslexia
2
Spring
CIED 5493
Multisensory Phonics Instruction
3
Summer four-week session
Total credits
17
*Grad and undergrad students meet together with additional paper/project for grad credit.
Admissions Requirements and Deadlines
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of admission status within four to six weeks of submission.
To apply for the program, submit the following:
- Graduate College application
- Transcripts from all previously attended institutions (undergraduate degree completed or in progress from an accredited university with a minimum 3.0 GPA expected; admission with qualifications may be considered)
- Academic vita/resume
- Personal goal statement (approx. 250 words)
Cost and Assistance
Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.
Cost details for in-state, online graduate students
Cost details for out-of-state online graduate students