Officially approved as:
Stand Alone: Yes
Total Credit Hours: 12
Certificate description: The Specialized Instruction through Science of Reading Certificate will prepare highly qualified educators (general educators and special educators) and related service providers to provide evidence-based practices and supports to children with learning disabilities and reading difficulties, such as dyslexia. Scholars completing the certificate program will be able to deliver evidence-based practices (EBPs) that are effective across developmental domains, can ameliorate negative effects, and improve long-term outcomes of student achievement.
Certificate web site: https://cehd.missouri.edu/special-education/degrees-programs/
Admission Criteria
Application Deadlines
| Entrance Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | May 15 |
| Spring | October 15 |
| Summer | March 15 |
Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Graduate Certificate Program
- Unofficial transcript
- Personal data sheet (built into the Graduate School online application)
- Statement of purpose
- Resume/CV
- Two letters of recommendation
- GRE score report (optional)