Success in reading is one of the most critical goals of students and their teachers. Many teachers, at all levels from elementary through community colleges, would like additional information and skill development in literacy instruction. Each NDNU reading program grounds students in foundational theory and practice and invites them to envision new possibilities (e.g., regarding assessment, equity, and technology). Personalized learning and mentoring ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and habits needed to move classrooms, schools, and communities from “what is” to “what could be.”

Notre Dame de Namur University’s programs are designed to meet such needs, and offer four options for students interested in literacy instruction:

The Master of Arts in Reading (33 units) adds one capstone course, Educational Research, to the Reading Credential for a non-thesis, portfolio master’s degree.

Teaching Requirement
Prospective candidates with a regular Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Special Education teaching credential may apply for the Reading Certificate or Credential program. They may be taking courses but must have completed three years of successful teaching before the Reading Certificate or Credential is awarded; internships do not count toward the three year requirement.

• Courses completed for the Reading Certificate
• Technology and Special Education
• Counseling in Special Education
• Current Issues in Literacy: Research and Practice
• Program Development and Inservice Leadership in Literacy Education
• Clinical Applications III: Advanced

• Courses completed for the Reading Credential
• Educational Research Capstone