Knoxville,
TN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Literacy Specialist in Knoxville United States | University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Knoxville United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,108
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Literacy Specialist graduate certificate program is designed for educators aiming to enhance their expertise in equitable literacy instruction for K-12 students across diverse backgrounds. The curriculum aligns with the International Literacy Association and International Dyslexia Association standards. This program suits K-12 teachers, school administrators, education-adjacent professionals (such as museum or public service workers), and homeschooling advocates. Successful completion may qualify Tennessee-licensed teachers for a Literacy Specialist endorsement, subject to transcript evaluation, licensure exams, faculty recommendation, and three years of teaching experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to a graduate program, an international student must have an equivalent 4-year bachelor's degree with at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale on all previous coursework or a 3.30 on a 4.00 scale on all previous graduate work. Grading systems other than the 4.00 scale are evaluated, upon receipt of transcripts, in accordance with standard practice. Programs may require a higher average GPA for admission. Applicants with work experience or who are entering graduate study after a number of years away from an educational institution, usually five years, will be given consideration with greater flexibility relative to GPA.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Minimum score requirements for admission to the Graduate School are:
a total score of 80 on the internet-based TOEFL (iBT),
a total score of 550 or equivalent on the paper-based TOEFL (PBT), or
a 6.5 overall band score on the IELTS.
Tuition
USD
32,108