Dyslexia & Language-Based Reading Disorders Certificate

You'll have the opportunity to provide instruction and support to individuals and groups of students who have complex reading and writing profiles. 

This 3-course certificate provides educators and/or health care professionals with background knowledge in the science of reading, screening, and assessment of reading difficulties. Evidence-based intervention strategies to help children overcome reading difficulties will also be taught.

Dyslexia Specialist Credential

This certificate is the only program in North Dakota that meets the criteria for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s Credential for Dyslexia Specialist. (An additional practicum course is required for students seeking the ND credential.) Additionally, this certificate is aligned with the knowledge and skill standards for certification through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction, an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association.

Live Online Dyslexia Certificate Courses

Synchronous classes are held in real-time. If you’re the kind of learner who likes active discussion and immediate feedback through live interaction, you’ll enjoy this online course format.

Every class is different, but generally, you’ll log into a virtual classroom at scheduled times to:

• Listen to a lecture
• Ask questions
• Participate in class discussions
• Conduct group activities
• Participate in video-sharing
• Have chat conversations
• Use interactive whiteboards
• Take live polls

You should prepare for your classes by finishing any assigned readings, compiling questions for your instructor and thinking about how to contribute to the next live class.

Campus Visit

While the majority of your courses are offered online, you’ll come to campus to complete portions of the certificate. Here, you’ll extend and apply the knowledge you’ve learned online through hands-on activities. Our students find tremendous value in having the opportunity to personally interact with their instructors and fellow students.

Leaders in Online Education

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

• Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
• Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
• Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
• Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
• Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
• Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
• Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
• 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
• Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

• Affordability
• Student satisfaction (retention rate)
• Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
• Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)