Reading Endorsement

NOTE* The following reading endorsement pathway remains in effect through the 24-25 academic year. All eligible Seniors will remain eligible for the reading endorsement. Access to updated information from the GaPSC approved reading endorsement opportunities for Juniors and future students may be found on MGA’s Department of Teacher Education and Social Work webpage.

 

The Reading Endorsement will prepare individuals who hold a teaching certificate to teach reading to all students at the grade level of the candidate's base certificate. The track will be offered in an online format.

Reading Endorsement Admission Requirements

Students must:

1. Be admitted to Middle Georgia State University in good academic standing.
2. Submit a Reading Endorsement Application to the Department of Teacher Education & Social Work Administrative Secretary or to the Certification Officer. Applications are found on the School of Education and Behavioral Science website. Prospective students may also contact the Department of Teacher Education & Social Work for an application. Rolling admission is utilized, check the department's website for priority deadlines.
3. Applicant must hold a Certificate of Eligibility, Induction Certificate, Standard Professional Certificate or higher in the state of Georgia.
4. Adhere to all policies and codes of personal and professional conduct which originate with the School of Education & Behavioral Science, Middle Georgia State University, the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and associated Boards of Education.

 

Curriculum for Reading Endorsement

Requirements List

ESE 3201	Children's Literature and the Writing Process	3
ESE 3431	Literacy Acquisition	3
ESE 3531	Literacy Assessment & Intervention Strategies	3
ESE 4431	Content Area Literacy	3

Total Hours: 13