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Overview
Endorsement programs at the graduate
level are offered to teachers wishing to add
areas of expertise to their current State of
Georgia Teacher Certification.
The Reading
Endorsement Program is designed for any P-12
teacher or supplemental reading teacher who
is interested in learning how to better meet
the needs of the students in his/her
classroom. The program addresses the
competencies required by the Professional
Standards Commission's Georgia Reading
Endorsement. It emphasizes classroom
application while addressing the following
three strands:
Understanding
Readers and the Reading Process
Linking Literacy Assessment and Instruction
Instructional Strategies in the Content
Areas across Pre-K-12
Application Procedures
- Submit a
University Admissions Form including
application fee, if applicable.
- Submit official transcripts from all
colleges/universities attended (except GCSU)
- Submit proof of Certification
All application
materials should be sent to:
Office Of Graduate Admissions
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 107 • Milledgeville, GA 31061
Toll Free In GA: (800) 342-0471 • (478)
445-6289
E-mail:
grad-admit@gcsu.edu
Teaching Distance
Reading Model
The program allows students to register
for the specific reading courses designed to
meet the competencies established for the
reading endorsement
- The Reading
Distance Learning Model is designed for
educators who prefer an online course
option.
- It is also
intended to reach out to educators who
are not close to GCSU but would like to
meet the requirements for the Reading
Endorsement.
- All three strands
will be addressed in three web-based
courses.
- Students meet
face-to-face two times during each
semester.
Required Courses
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| Summer Semester: |
EDRD 6000
EDRD 6001 |
Reading Process and
Pedagogy (3)
Reading Assessment (Prerequisite
EDRD 6000) |
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| Fall Semester: |
| EDRD 6001 |
Reading Assessment
(Prerequisite EDRD 6000) (3) |
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| Spring Semester: |
| EDRD 6002 |
Early Childhood
Instruction
(Prerequisite EDRD 6000) (3)
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EDRD 6003 | Middle Grades and
Secondary Education (Prerequisite EDRD
6000) (3) |
Total
Semester Hours = 9
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Calendar of
Meetings and Required Textbooks
Georgia
Reading Consortium History
Certification
Candidates seeking endorsements must be
recommended by the
certification officer at GCSU to the
Professional Standards Commission.
Note from Professional Standards
Commission: To be eligible for the
Reading Endorsement the educator must hold a
Clear Renewable Teaching, Service or
Leadership Certificate.
For admissions questions:
Ms. Sam Basinger, Graduate Admission
Coordinator
sam.basinger@gcsu.edu
CBX 70; 220 Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061 (478) 445-1383;
Phone toll free in Georgia: (800) 342-0471 x
1383
For program questions:
Dr. Nancy B.
Mizelle, Chairperson
nancy.mizelle@gcsu.edu
CBX 71, 228H
Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA
31061
(478) 445-6555;
Phone toll free
in Georgia: (800) 342-0471 Ext. 6555
Dr. Linda Golson
linda.golson@gcsu.edu
CBX 71, 225A Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-2525
Phone toll free in Georgia: (800) 342-0471 Ext.
2525
Dr. Carol Christy
carol.christy@gcsu.edu
CBX 71, 228D Kilpatrick Hall
Milledgeville, GA 31061
(478) 445-5718
Phone toll free in Georgia: (800) 342-0471 Ext.
5718 |
