Graduate Certificate
The Literacy Specialist Graduate Certificate is an 18-credit online program and partnership between the Curriculum Studies and Special Education Departments. The program prepares literacy specialists to ensure all students achieve their maximum potentials as readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and practitioners of 21st Century literacies (e.g., digital, media, visual, critical) based on International Literacy Association and International Dyslexia Association Standards for Reading Professionals.
Who should consider this program
K-12 educators with at least 3 years of teaching experience who are interested in becoming leaders in Literacy curriculum and instruction in their classrooms, schools, and districts.
Common Careers
Graduates of this program are positioned to take up Literacy leadership positions in their school, district, state, and beyond. Students are eligible to earn a Literacy Specialist add-a-field to existing Hawaii teaching licenses when the certificate is paired with a Master’s degree from either the Department of Curriculum Studies OR Department of Special Education at UHM.
Admission Requirements
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Must have graduated from an accredited, four-year institution of higher education recognized by the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), prior to beginning the Literacy Leader: Literacy Specialist program.
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An Undergraduate Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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A transcript from each post-secondary institution attended.
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A written statement of objectives as part of your application.
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Your resumé or CV.
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Two (2) letters of recommendation
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Applicants who are not native English speakers may need to take the TOEFL or IELTS, or Duolingo (Academic) tests.
For more information view the Graduate Division website.
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International students that have been admitted are required to submit a copy of their Identification documents (i.e. Passport or Identification Card)
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International applicants need to show proof of sufficient funding to cover all educational and living expenses
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Application Deadlines
| Starting Semester |
General Admission |
International Students Admission |
| Fall |
March 1 |
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International students must reside in the United States to enroll in our programs. For more information, please contact Graduate Division at gradss@hawaii.edu.
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Coursework
The Literacy Leader Graduate Certificate is a 18-credit graduate program consisting of the following:
- 6 Literacy courses (18-credits)
- EDCS 605: Literacy Coaching and Leadership (3)
- EDCS 607: New Literacies Leadership (3)
- EDCS 647: Classroom and School Literacy Assessment (3)
- SPED 637: Fundamentals of Language & Literacy (3)
- SPED 638: Advanced Fundamentals of Language & Literacy (3)
- SPED 639: Topics and Issues in Reading Disabilities (3)
Note: Requirements for each School Level and Track are found in the MEd-CS Handbook 1: Prospective and New Students.
Advising & Faculty
Our faculty and staff will provide you with guidance and resources to support your success from beginning to end. You will receive a dedicated faculty advisor to partner with you on your journey.
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