Marietta College

Programme overview

The Science of Reading Endorsement is a sequence of five courses offered as a graduate, post-baccalaureate, non-degree program. It provides theoretical and practical preparation specifically aimed at meeting Ohio K–12 Reading Endorsement coursework requirements and preparing participants to take the Ohio Assessments for Educators needed to add the endorsement to a professional teaching license. The graduate credits earned may be applicable toward a master's program.

What you'll study

The program covers knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions for delivering evidence-based reading and writing instruction and intervention. The curriculum is organized as five courses that combine theory and practice to support instruction and intervention across K–12 settings.

Entry requirements

The program is offered at the graduate/post-baccalaureate level as a non-degree sequence. Specific admissions criteria are not detailed on the source page; prospective applicants should contact the program directors for required documentation and eligibility information.

Career prospects

Completing this endorsement sequence enables educators to complete the coursework necessary to apply for the Ohio K–12 Reading Endorsement and prepares them to take the state assessments that add the endorsement to a teaching license. This credential is targeted at current or prospective K–12 teachers seeking to strengthen qualifications for literacy instruction and intervention roles.

Scholarships & funding angle

Because the coursework awards graduate credits, students may be able to apply those credits toward a master's degree, which can affect funding eligibility. No specific scholarships or tuition details are provided on the program page; applicants should inquire with Marietta College about financial aid, graduate tuition rates, and possible credit transfer toward a master's program.