M.Ed. Dyslexia Therapy Curriculum Requirements for CALT Certified Students
Students who already hold the Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential will be granted 18 hours of coursework within the M.Ed. in Dyslexia Therapy program. The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) is the professional credentialing organization for those trained in Multisensory Structured Language Education and Therapy. ALTA Certified Academic Language Therapists and Certified Academic Language Practitioners provide effective, evidence-based reading and writing instruction to individuals with dyslexia and related learning disabilities. Candidates who hold a valid CALT certification have demonstrated mastery of advanced competencies in structured literacy, language development, assessment, and clinical practice. Based on this demonstrated proficiency, qualified candidates will be awarded 18 hours of graduate credit for the following equivalent courses.
EG 5D13 Accuracy, Automaticity, and Early Morphology
EG 5D23 Language Structure, Orthography, and Connected Text
EG 5D33 Advanced Language Concepts and Clinical Responsiveness
EG 5D53 Advanced Decoding and Fluency Integration
EG 5D63 Advanced Grammar and Written Expression
EG 5D73 Advanced Morphology
For the M.Ed. an additional 12 credit hours will be required from the following:
Required:
EG 5083 Research in Classroom Practice
Additional Course Options:
EGSE 5023 Data-Driven Decision Making in Special Education
EGSE 5043 Methods for Effective Planning and Instruction in Special Ed.
EGSE 5033 Special Education Law and Professional Practices
EG 5593 Characteristics & Needs of Gifted Learners
EG 5673 Curriculum, Planning, and Instruction for Gifted Learners
EG 5693 Issues and Advocacy for Gifted Students and Underrepresented Groups