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Reading Teacher Endorsement

The reading sequence of courses at NLU fulfills the State of Illinois guidelines for the preparation of Reading Teachers. Candidates are referred to the website of the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments.

In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:

  • Hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Program Details: 

  • Requires 19 SH for completion  
  • A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required
  • Requires Practicum 
  • Requires passing of the Reading Teacher Test #177 or Reading Specialist test #221
  • Note: Candidates may be eligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid office for more information.

Required Courses

Reading Teacher Endorsement

RLR 501Teaching Beginning Literacy

3
RLR 502Teaching Comprehension and Content Area Reading

3
RLR 510Diagnosis and Assessment of Literacy

3
RLR 511Instructional Strategies for Literacy Interventions

3
RLL 520Survey of Youth Literature, PreK-12

3
RLR 592APracticum: Literacy Interventions for Elementary Students

2
RLR 592BPracticum: Literacy Interventions for Secondary Students

2