Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
An online, asynchronous certificate preparing educators to teach K-12 students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, including an internship; can be standalone or alongside a Master's in Elementary Education (Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach).
Faculty: School of Education | Department: Teacher Residency and Education | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: online | Location: Vermillion, SD, United States
Research-based literacy practices, interventions and assessments for identifying needs and planning instruction, plus an internship.
Intended for elementary, middle and high school teachers, special educators and school administrators.
University-wide graduate (international applicants): English proficiency minimum of TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.0, Duolingo English Test 110 or PTE 53 (applicants with a conferred degree from certain English-speaking countries are exempt); official transcripts, statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation (number varies by programme); $38 non-refundable application fee. Programme-specific requirements and deadlines vary by department.
Requirements published at program group level.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Entry terms for international applicants: Spring 2027 classes start January 11, 2027 (new student arrival deadline January 10); Fall 2027 classes start August 23 (new student arrival deadline August 20).
Graduate applications go through the USD Graduate Application or GradCAS; Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, Law, Medical, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Social Work use specialty CAS applications. Application deadlines are set per programme in the Graduate Catalog and are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The graduate application fee cannot be waived or deferred and is non-refundable.
Law (JD): applications open September 1 for the next year's admission; applicants apply through LSAC CAS and must submit the LSAT, GRE or JD Next. June LSAT scores are accepted for the same year if the application is submitted by July 1. Out-of-state applicants scoring 150+ on the LSAT receive in-state tuition.
Apply through the official page: https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Apply
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
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