Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia
It is estimated that dyslexia affects approximately 5 to 20 percent of the population, which means that 1 in 5 children could potentially struggle with dyslexia. Education on the challenges of dyslexia is essential, yet there is evidence to support the fact that teachers and other professionals are not adequately prepared to support students with dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Certificate is a fully online program that is designed for practicing educators and other related service professionals. Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Conduct and interpret effective literacy assessments.
- Design and implement evidence-based literacy intervention for students with dyslexia in K-12 settings.
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate Curriculum
All the courses listed are required for completion of the certificate.
However, students may enroll in any of the courses outlined as part of their coursework in other graduate level studies.
Required Courses
6-week course
- EEX 6135 Foundations of Literacy Development and Dyslexia
8-week course
- EEX 6137 Dyslexia: Assessment for Intervention
- EEX 6138 Dyslexia: Intervention Methods
10-week course
- EEX 6136 Dyslexia: Language and the Brain
16-week course
- EEX 6855 Dyslexia: Practicum in Assessment and Intervention
Course Schedule
The Dyslexia Certificate is designed to be completed in 3 semesters (one academic or calendar year). Below is the projected course schedule for the three current admit terms.
Fall Admission
| Fall | Course 1 (6 weeks) and Course 2 (10 weeks) |
| Spring | Course 3 (8 weeks) and Course 4 (8 weeks) |
| Summer | Course 5 (12-14 weeks) |
Spring Admission
| Spring | Course 1 (6 weeks) and Course 2 (10 weeks) |
| Summer | Course 3 (8 weeks) and Course 4 (8 weeks) |
| Fall | Course 5 (12-14 weeks) |
Please note the following University of Florida Graduate School certificate requirements:
- No course substitutions are permitted for certificates
- No transfer credits are permitted for certificates
- Students must apply and be accepted into a certificate program BEFORE they have earned half the required courses (in our case, before 6 hours are earned)
- Students must apply to receive their certificate in the semester in which they plan to finish it
Student Testimonials
Reading Endorsement
Florida teachers who currently hold a Professional Certificate may be eligible to add the Reading Endorsement to their credentials by taking the certificate courses.
In order to be eligible for the Reading Endorsement, participants must:
- submit documentation of current Florida certification at admission
- purchase Student Learning and Licensure (SLL) (formerly Livetext), a system used by UF to monitor your completion of the Florida Reading Competencies,
- complete all 5 courses, and
- be in good standing in the program.
Completion of these courses does not automatically result in obtaining the Florida Reading Endorsement. Upon certificate completion, candidates must submit documentation as required by the Florida Department of Education on their own in order to add the Florida Reading Endorsement credential.
Program Requirement
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a degree deemed equivalent by the University of Florida Office of Admissions.
- Official transcripts are required for admission.
Program Highlight
Entry: Fall and Spring
Typical Course Load: 5 courses
Full-Time/Part-Time: Not Applicable
Application Deadline: Fall Admission – June 30th/ Spring Admission – November 22nd
Average Class Size: Not Applicable
Program Completion: 3 semesters