Oct 14, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Science of Reading Instruction Micro-Credential


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Our science of reading instruction micro-credential prepares you to use evidence-based instructional practices in your classroom and throughout your school. You will learn about relevant reading research, models of learning and extensive information about the science of reading in a 3-credit, master’s-level literacy class. Current UB students and non-UB students are eligible to apply.

Our program consists of one course designed to support you as you:

  • think critically about the research related to the science of reading instruction.
  • deepen your understanding of the pedagogical practices in elementary school that promote effective reading instruction.

For more information and to apply visit the Office of Micro-Credentials.

Course Requirements


Science of Reading Instruction Core (3 credits)


Additional Requirements


Complete: 

  • You will create a science of reading portfolio. This will consist of a five- to six-page paper and artifacts from class or your teaching. The portfolio will articulate and provide examples of how you are prepared to teach phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Total Credit Hours: 3


3.0 GPA required

 

Instruction Method


  • Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online) 

Average Time to Completion


  • 1 semester

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