University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Reading Teacher Certification (316)
Early Childhood through Adolescence K-12

Advance your teaching career...

Earn graduate credits via online courses and meet your professional development goals for license renewal or to meet the Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction (WI 316) Reading Teacher licensure requirements.

• Reading/Literacy Course Sequence
• Application, Tuition, Financial Aid
• Reading Teacher Job Opportunities
• Registration

Curriculum

All reading teacher certification courses are 3 graduate credits and offered online. Travel to campus is not required.

In addition to those who are seeking the Wisconsin 316 reading teacher certification, the reading courses also serve the needs of community and technical college instructors, K-12 teachers living outside of Wisconsin, and others in the field who require knowledge in the area of literacy education.  Individual courses may be taken to meet professional development goals or to renew a teaching license or to transfer credit to another university.

You may register online for individual courses to renew a teaching license or to transfer credits to another university's program.

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Where is the reading program application and when is the deadline?

Download the reading teacher certification program application form and email it to Amy Gullixson at gullixsona@uwstout.edu. Registration for reading courses is available until the course is filled or ten days before the course begins.

Application and Admission Requirements
Tuition and Financial Aid Questions and Answers
Frequently Asked Questions about the Reading Courses and Reading Licensure

Do I need to apply for admission to the university's graduate program?

No, you do not need to apply for graduate admission to the university unless you are beginning the Masters of Science in Education degree program at University of Wisconsin-Stout. We welcome non-master's degree students. The prerequisite for enrolling is completion of an undergraduate bachelor's degree and a teaching license.

May I enroll in one of the reading courses without taking the entire course sequence and without getting a Masters degree?

Yes, you may register for individual courses to renew a teaching license, to transfer credits to another university or another state's licensure program, or for personal professional development.  NOTE:  RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties requires completion of prerequisites.

How long does it take to complete the certificate?

Six semesters if you enroll in one course per term. If you take more than one course per term, you may complete the certificate in three terms (spring, summer, and fall). To receive the Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction (WI 316) Reading Teacher certification, complete all six courses.

Plan of Study (one course per term)
Plan of Study (two courses per term)

If you are teaching/working full-time, taking one course at a time is the recommendation of the reading faculty.

Carefully weigh your teaching and family commitments, and consider how much time you can devote to coursework. Courses require participation and involvement (posting responses on the course discussion board, reading and replying to other participants' postings), readings, assignments, and field experiences.

Register Online

If you are registering for one course (not the entire reading course sequence), then simply complete the secure, no-hassle online registration form. NOTE: RDGED 707 Practicum in Reading Difficulties requires completion of prerequisites.

Benefits

Reading Teacher Jobs

Reading teacher certification (WI 316) is required for the following teaching assignments:

Request Info

If you have specific questions or need more information about the application and registration process, request information online. One of our program advisers will be in touch with you shortly or you may phone (715) 642-0209.