Content Specialization & Certification Only Program

Candidates who already hold a master’s degree and initial licensure may complete certificate programs in Educational Leadership (PreK-Adult) or Reading Specialist (PreK-Adult). Candidates be hired full time in the public school system as a licensed teacher in order to complete coursework and/or clinical experiences. Certificate programs do not qualify for financial aid.

Candidates may also choose to enroll as non-degree seeking students and take graduate courses for re-certification, to provide greater specialization within one’s field, or to assist in professional advancement. For more information please review the M.Ed. Policy, Procedures & Clinical Experience Handbook.

The Certificate in Educational Leadership & Supervision Certification Program (18 hrs) requires a masters degree and teacher licensure. Candidates must be hired full time in the public school system as a licensed teacher in order to complete EDEL classes with a clinical experience or internship.

  • EDEL 500 Public School Administration (3hr) 20 hour clinical at the elementary level
  • EDEL 570 Organization and Management for Public Schools (3hr) 20 hour clinical at the high school level
  • EDEL 580 Public School Law (3hr) 20 hour clinical at a county Board of Education Office
  • EDEL 590 School and Community Relations (3hr) 20 hour clinical at the middle school level
  • EDEL 550*Action Research/Internship I (3hr) 107 hour internship at employment location
  • EDEL 560 Action Research/Internship II (3hr) 108 hour internship at employment location

EDEL 500, EDEL 570, EDEL 580 and EDEL 590 must be completed prior to EDEL 550. EDEL 550 must be completed the semester prior to EDEL 560. For more information regarding specific courses, please refer to the Academic Catalog.

All clinical experiences must be completed under the supervision of a licensed administrator.

All candidates seeking an endorsement from WV BOE in Educational Leadership are required to pass PRAXIS II: Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision subject assessment test.

The Reading Specialist Certificate Program (24 hrs) requires a masters degree and teacher licensure. Candidates must be hired full time in the public school system as a licensed teacher in order to complete RDNG classes with a clinical experience or internship.

  • RDNG 510 Foundations of Reading (3hr)
  • RDNG 520 Reading & Writing in Content Areas (3hr)
  • RDNG 525 Literacy Research and Instruction for Culturally Diverse Students (3hr)
  • RDNG 530 Reading Assessment (3hr).
  • RDNG 550 Reading and Language Arts Instruction for the 21st Century (3hr)
  • RDNG 560 Action Research in Reading Education* (3hr).
  • RDNG 570 Reading Practicum (6hr) – course requires participation at a week-long summer reading camp at Concord University’s campus. Reading Camp is typically held at the end of June.

Course assignments/experiences will be completed in candidates’ employment classroom/location.

For more information regarding specific courses, please refer to the Academic Catalog.

All candidates seeking an endorsement from WV BOE as a Reading Specialist are required to pass PRAXIS II: Reading Specialist subject assessment test.