Reading Endorsement

Middle and Secondary Education

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404-413-8060

The Reading Endorsement qualifies an individual to be considered “in field” in reading at the level of the base certificate. Teachers pursuing the reading endorsement may be enrolled as non-degree students or may be enrolled in specific programs.

We offer graduate courses in literacy, which apply to Georgia’s Reading Endorsement for classroom teachers. These courses focus on three areas (a) understanding readers and the reading process, (b) linking assessment and instruction and (c) using instructional strategies in specific content areas.

Successful completion of the three courses and the portfolio qualifies a person for the bachelor’s, master’s or specialist endorsement, depending on the level of certification.

In our Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, courses in Reading Recovery and literacy are also offered.

To learn details about this program, visit the Urban Literacy Clinic.

Program Details

Admissions Requirements

When applying to the Reading Endorsement (online program), Non-Degree program, you will need to submit several documents for review.

Online Application
Application Fee of $50
Goals Statement (upload with the application)
Resume (upload with the application)
Proof that you meet certification requirements in Georgia
Official Transcript: minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA or a master’s degree required for admission consideration
- submit transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

IMPORTANT: Georgia State University is not authorized to deliver online academic programs to out-of-state students residing in Kentucky and Massachusetts. If you reside in one of these states, you may consider attending classes on-site. Click here for more details.