Certification Requirements
Students must earn a minimum 3.00 grade
point average in courses required for the 316 and/or 17 reading
licenses in order to qualify for certification.
Non-Degree Students (Candidates seeking licensure only)
316 Reading Teacher Certification:
Eighteen semester credits of which no more than six may be earned
as part of an undergraduate degree. Required courses are as
follows: RDG 528, 730, 733, 741, 747, and EDM 540 or 541, or
773.
All graduate students seeking licensure as Reading Teachers must document mastery of the Wisconsin State Standards for Teachers, aligned with content standards in the area of Reading. Students are required to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their mastery of the International Reading Association (IRA) 2003 Standards for Reading Professionals.
Graduate students nearing completion of programs leading to Wisconsin licensure in Reading (316 or 17), and/or those who are preparing to graduate, will consult with Sandra Keller, Certification Officer, School of Education (keller.sand@uwlax.edu).
Degree-Seeking Students
17 Reading Specialist Certification:
Candidates must earn a master’s degree in the reading
program, meet requirements for the 316 license, and complete
RDG 735, 739, 762 and 781.
The Reading Specialist license is an administrator license in Wisconsin. All students seeking to be licensed as administrators must document mastery of the Wisconsin State Standards for Administrators. Students are required to develop a portfolio that demonstrates their mastery of these standards before receiving their degrees or certifications.
Course Rotations
All required courses and several electives are offered at least once every other year. The rotation schedule is indicated in the course descriptions. Since changes in enrollment patterns may require changes to this schedule, students should always check the semester timetable before registering at: www.uwlax.edu/records/