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Literacy Education Minor Requirements

Earn a minor in Literacy Education by meeting these requirements.

The Literacy Education minor is open to students majoring in a field which leads to teacher certification at the early childhood, elementary, middle or secondary level. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program. Students from related disciplines such as Communication Science and Disorders may also be admitted. The program consists of 20 credits.

Students who complete the Literacy Education minor are eligible to apply for the North Dakota Reading Credential, which enables teachers to work as reading specialists at one of the following levels in North Dakota: K-8 (Elem or Elem/ECE double majors), 5-8 (Elem and Secondary with MLE minor or MLE major), 5-12 (Generalist Credential for English, Social Studies or Science majors). NOTE: in North Dakota there is no Early Childhood Reading Credential. The coursework meets the requirements for the North Dakota Reading Credential.

Students who complete the Literacy Education minor also earn the 11-credit Science of Reading Certificate. The Science of Reading Certificate provides all Pre-K –12 grade teacher candidates extensive knowledge on the theories and instructional practice in the field of reading education. 

Course List
CodeTitleCredits
T&L 335Foundations of Reading3
T&L 409Reading in the Content Areas +3
T&L 412Science of Reading: Research-Based Literacy Practices *3
T&L 413Assessing and Correcting Reading Difficulties * +3
T&L 414Corrective Reading Practicum * +2
CSD 310Understanding language-based reading difficulties *3
T&L 415Language and Literacy Development of English Language Learners3
Total Credits20
 

Courses with * indicate course requirements for the Science of Reading Certificate. 

 

Courses with + indicate course requirements for the North Dakota Reading Credential.

 

It is recommended that T&L 413 and T&L 414 be taken in the same semester. 

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is a minor in college?

A minor is like a mini-major. Your major is your primary area of study and a minor allows you to:

  • Pursue another discipline
  • Add training that supports your major
  • Explore personal interests

A minor is noted on your official UND transcript and adds another layer of professional knowledge to your degree.

Your minor must be combined with a major/degree program. Certain majors may require a minor. Minors are declared and have special requirements like mandatory classes.

Consult with your academic advisor if you are interested in adding a minor to your major. They will ensure you can fit a minor into your schedule without interfering with your major requirements.

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