Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education

The graduate certificate in literacy education provides students opportunities to learn about teaching and learning principles of interdisciplinary reading, writing, and viewing texts in and out of schools. Coursework takes advantage of resources near campus, such as national museums, memorials, and the Library of Congress.

Visit the program website for additional information.

Adminssion Requirements

Article	Requirement
List all requirements for admission to the program (e.g., course and degree prerequisites, standardized test scores, GPA requirements).	-Online Application
	-Resume
	-Statement of Purpose
	-2 Letters of Recommendation
	-Transcripts
	-Application Fee
	*Additional application requirements may exist for international applicants (https://gsehd.gwu.edu/admissions/international-applicants)

This Bulletin covers the degree requirements for students matriculating in the current academic year. Students who matriculated before the current year can find their requirements in the relevant archived Bulletin.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required
Courses must be taken in the order shown.
CPED 6691	Interdisciplinary Adolescent Literacies
CPED 6624	Foundations and Research of Literacy and Reading Education
CPED 6223	Interdisciplinary Elementary School Literacies
CPED 6628	Literacies in Informal Learning Environments