Ed.S. 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 Ed.S. 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 6D13 Accuracy, Automaticity, and Early Morphology
EG 6D23 Language Structure, Orthography, and Connected Text
EG 6D33 Advanced Language Concepts and Clinical Responsiveness
EG 6D53 Advanced Decoding and Fluency Integration
EG 6D63 Advanced Grammar and Written Expression
EG 6D73 Advanced Morphology
For the Ed.S. an additional 12 credit hours will be required from the following:
Required:
EG 6653 Capstone I and EG 6914 Capstone II
Additional Course Options:
EGSE 6023 Data-Driven Decision Making in Special Education
EGSE 6043 Methods for Effective Planning and Instruction in Special Ed.
EGSE 6033 Special Education Law and Professional Practices
EG 6593 Characteristics & Needs of Gifted Learners
EG 6673 Curriculum, Planning, and Instruction for Gifted Learners
EG 6693 Issues and Advocacy for Gifted Students and Underrepresented Groups