Graduate Certificate in Dyslexia
Dyslexia is common. Expertise is not. While potentially 1 in 5 children are affected by dyslexia, not enough educators have the specialized training to help them thrive. But with the right tools, dedicated professionals and caretakers can develop the skills to support all learners. Our online dyslexia certificate provides our students with applicable, evidence-based skills in just one year.
The UF online graduate dyslexia certificate is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree. Participants are often practicing teachers in general and special education. However, speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, counselors, caregivers and more will also benefit from the dyslexia certificate program.
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Program Highlights
The UF online graduate dyslexia certificate is a 15-credit program. It includes engaging online coursework as well as a hands-on practicum experience.
This pathway for dyslexia certification offers high-quality professional development for teachers and other practitioners. We focus on assessment and intervention for students with dyslexia, equipping you with a powerful toolkit for supporting learners.
Upon completing the program, you will:
- Administer and analyze literacy assessments to pinpoint specific areas of need.
- Design evidence-based literacy interventions that generate measurable progress in K-12 settings
- Build students’ skills and confidence by implementing targeted, hands-on literacy instruction.
The UF dyslexia certificate equips you with a powerful toolkit for supporting all K-12 students. It can be completed as a stand-alone certificate or as part of a degree-seeking program at UF, including our highly ranked special education programs.
Beyond its flexibility, the program is built on research-based techniques. UF is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and our dyslexia certificate is designed to meet its Knowledge and Practice Standards. It is also a route to earning the Florida Reading Endorsement.
Florida teachers who currently hold a valid Professional Certificate may be eligible to add the Florida Reading Endorsement to their credentials by taking the UF dyslexia courses. Completing courses from the dyslexia certificate does not automatically result in obtaining the Florida endorsement. Upon successfully completing the dyslexia certificate, candidates must submit the required documentation to the Florida Department of Education on their own to earn the Florida Reading Endorsement credential.
Dyslexia Graduate Certificate Curriculum
The dyslexia certificate can only be earned through the successful completion of the five courses listed. The University of Florida Graduate School sets the requirements for graduate certificates; more information can be found on our application instructions page.
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) |
Student Testimonials
Reading Endorsement
Florida teachers who currently hold a valid Professional Certificate may be eligible to add the Florida Reading Endorsement to their credentials by taking the UF dyslexia courses. Completing courses from the dyslexia certificate does not automatically result in obtaining the Florida endorsement. Upon successfully completing the dyslexia certificate, candidates must submit the required documentation to the Florida Department of Education on their own to earn the Florida Reading Endorsement credential.
Program Requirements
- 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 Highlights
Entry: Fall or Spring
Typical Course Load: 5 courses
Full-Time/Part-Time: Not applicable
Application Deadline:June 30 (Fall) and November 22 (Spring)
Average Class Size: Not applicable
Program Completion: 3 semesters