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Structured Language and Literacy Intervention
Graduate Certificate

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You must live in the state of Michigan to apply.

Must have a bachelor's degree and a cumulative GPA of 3.0, or be currently enrolled as a CMU undergraduate student with junior or senior status and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

For all applicants, select “Graduate Student” on CMU’s Main Campus when applying. If you’re a current or former CMU graduate student, select “I have a waiver” and choose “current graduate status” as your waiver. If you are a current CMU undergraduate student with junior or senior status wishing to complete SLLIC as an accelerated graduate certificate, you will need to schedule a meeting with Dr. Katie Squires or Dr. Stephanie Richards to complete an Accelerated Graduate Degree Program Acknowledgement and Approval Form in addition to completing the online application.

For application questions, contact Katie Squires. For questions about completing SLLIC as an accelerated graduate certificate, contact Stephanie Richards.

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Program Overview

If you currently are or are planning to be a Speech-Language Pathologist, an Educator, or any other professional who would benefit from an expertise in identifying and treating literacy disorders to reach all students, this certificate is for you.

Program Snapshot

Program Type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Location: On Campus

Credit Hours: 18

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

This certificate is designed for the working professional, as well as current undergraduate (juniors and seniors) and graduate students. Some courses are offered on-campus, some are offered online, and some are a blend of both, hybrid.

Courses What Will Transfer Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

Program Highlights

The Structured Language and Literacy Intervention Certificate is a joint partnership between The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions Communication Sciences and Disorders program and the College of Education and Human Services Teacher and Professional Development program.

You'll build your skill set with courses in Supporting Students with Literacy Disorders, Knowledge of Diverse Readers (Including Dyslexia), Diagnosis and Treatment of Reading Difficulties, and a Literacy Clinical Practicum. After successful completion of the six courses and the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI) test, you will be certified as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist.

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