Academic Catalog
Reading Endorsement Certificate 2025-2026 Catalog Year
College of Education
Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences
Program Admission Requirements
- Submission of a FGCU Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 credits attempted accruing to the undergraduate degree.
- Baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution that maintains accreditation by a U.S. Department of Education sanctioned accrediting body () or equivalent foreign institution, as documented by official transcripts.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits specified by the certificate program.
- A grade of B or higher must be earned in all College of Education courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.
Program Requirements
Required Courses (15 credits)
RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy (3)
RED 6544 Compreh., Cogn.,Cont Area Rdg (3)
RED 6545 Vocabulary & Word Study (3)
RED 6656 Instruc Struggling Readers (3)
RED 6846 Reading Practicum (3)
Total Credits Required: 15