EARN AN IOWA READING ENDORSEMENT 100% ONLINE
Choose between two different specialized reading endorsements. These programs prepare educators to more effectively teach literacy by integrating the foundations of the Science of Reading into their practice. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching Literacy degree, using the coursework completed in these endorsement program.
Program Details
CREDITS
24
COST PER CREDIT
$365
COURSE FORMAT
Online
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- 100% Online, Asynchronous Delivery
- Courses Offered Every Fall, Spring, Summer
- Finish in 18 months or Less
- Rolling Admissions Process
- Led by Experienced, Qualified Faculty
COURSES
EDTE 526 Literature for Elementary Readers
EDTE 530 Foundations of Teaching Reading
EDUC 761 Reading in the Content Areas
EDUC 762 Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
EDUC 763 Oral and Written Language Development
EDUC 765 Literacy for Grades 5-8
EDUC 764 Literacy for Grades K-4
EDUC 771 K-8 Reading & Writing Assessment Practicum
See course descriptions in the Graduate Academic Catalog
EDTE 527 Literature for Adolescent Readers
EDTE 530 Foundations of Teaching Reading
EDUC 761 Reading in the Content Areas
EDUC 762 Diagnostic Teaching of Reading
EDUC 763 Oral and Written Language Development
EDUC 765 Literacy for Grades 5-8
EDUC 766 Literacy for Grades 9-12
EDUC 772 5-12 Reading & Writing Assessment Practicum
See course descriptions in the Graduate Academic Catalog
Additional Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Complete an application to our program.
- A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- A minimum gpa of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. If an applicant does not have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, the last 60 hours of coursework completed will be considered under the same requirements.
- We accept official electronic transcripts emailed to soe@morningside.edu directly from either an institution, (i.e., Registrar’s Office), or from an established third-party provider.
- A valid teaching license; please email directly to soe@morningside.edu
FINANCIAL AID
There is a $150 non-refundable clinical course fee (required for some endorsement programs) and a $150 graduation fee (a one-time fee for degree programs) and a one-time Graduate Orientation Course fee of $230.
Teach Grants
Students seeking a master’s degree in education may be eligible for a federal TEACH grant.
Other Aid
Students enrolled in at least five (5) credit hours per term may be eligible for the following:
Additional information may be found online at the following websites:
- FFEL and Direct Stafford Loan Cancellation for Teachers (up to $5,000 or $17,500) and/or Federal Perkins Loan Teacher Cancellation (up to 100%)
- Teach Iowa Scholar Program
- Federal TEACH Grant (Loan) Program
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Degree or endorsement programs offered by the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University that prepare students for licensure as educators are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Iowa Department of Education.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONTACTS
Kendall Saunders
Administrative Assistant
I love working at Morningside because of the dynamic environment, diverse interactions, and sense of purpose it offers. It is fulfilling and rewarding to be able to assist students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s success.
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