Candidates for the preschool to Grade 3, Elementary K–4, Middle Level 5–8 and Secondary 9–12 Endorsement must satisfactorily complete the 24 graduate semester hours in areas of reading instruction specified by the State of Illinois that are listed below. Candidates for the middle level 5–8 endorsement must also complete the six semester hours required for the endorsement.
Candidates must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Several classes require field experience work. At times, requirements may be met in the candidate's own school. Others may be met during out-of-school hours. However, the candidate will need to take one personal day to fulfill the field experience requirements.
A candidate seeking an Illinois reading teacher endorsement must pass the Reading Teacher
Examination. Go to icts.nesinc.com for information on Illinois State Board of Education testing
procedures. Candidates apply directly to the State for endorsement.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 533 | Reading and Writing Instruction and Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 535 | Reading in the Content Areas for Middle Level and Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 537 | Diagnosis and Assessment in Reading | 3 |
| EDU 541 | Developmental and Remedial Materials and Resources in Reading | 3 |
| EDU 542 | Developmental and Remedial Instruction and Support in Reading | 3 |
| EDU 555 | Reading Clinic | 3 |
| EDU 661 | Literacy Development for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 582 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EDU 570 | Philosophy and Psychology of Middle Level Education | 3 |
| EDU 571 | Curriculum Design and Instructional Strategies for Middle Level Teachers | 3 |
Dominican University
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Phone: (708) 524-6921
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