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Science of Reading

Overview

Build confidence to support developing readers by earning a graduate certificate in the science of reading. All courses are online; choose from sessions that start in the fall, winter or summer.

Gordon College is one of two Massachusetts colleges accredited through the International Dyslexia Association at the plus level.

Why Choose This Program?

Flexible: Learn on your schedule with convenient, applicable courses.

Affordable: Invest in your future without financial strain.

Impactful: Gain advanced skills in reading instruction that impact your classroom and community. 


Prerequisites

Valid license in: speech/language pathologist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist
Professional letter of support
Brief personal statement of interest in the program
 

Program Information
Degree Certificate
Program Level Certificate
School Herschend School of Education
Program Format Online

Extend your studies with a Reading Specialist degree

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Courses

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Financial Aid & Tuition

In a rapidly changing world, you want to make sure your educational investment is both affordable now and valuable in the long run.

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Faculty

Faculty

Nationally recognized, personally focused

Gordon faculty are committed teachers, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of the students they teach. The personal stories of Gordon professors are as diverse as their academic and professional interests.

All Herschend School of Education Faculty

Abigail Downing

Abigail Downing

Instructor in Education

Elissa Rader

Elissa Arndt Rader

Adjunct in Graduate Education

Elizabeth Scottron

Adjunct in Graduate Education

Nancy Capen

Nancy Capen

Adjunct in Graduate Education

Careers

Life after Gordon

What careers can I pursue with a certificate in the science of reading?

  • Reading specialist
  • Literacy coach
  • Classroom teacher
  • ESL/ELL teacher
  • Curriculum developer
  • Educational consultant
Amanda robinson

Gordon has been a place of incredible learning and growth, fueled by passionate instructors. All of my courses are driven by instructors’ aspirations to prepare us to go into our field and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and our schools.

Amanda Robinson
Master's of Education

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