Colorado College

What you'll study

The curriculum centers on the science of reading and the structures of written English and emphasizes multisensory, systematic, cumulative, direct, and diagnostic instructional approaches. Specific learning areas listed by the program include:

• Structures of written English and current research on reading.
• Instructional strategies and methods (multisensory, systematic, cumulative, direct, diagnostic).
• Progress monitoring techniques for accuracy and fluency.
• Dyslexia and related written‑language disorders, including identification of specific learning differences.

Entry requirements

The public course information does not list detailed admissions criteria on the page. Prospective applicants are asked to contact the Director of Teacher Education Programs for application guidance and questions: Debra Yazulla Mortenson (phone and email provided by the college).

Career prospects

Graduates gain training intended for roles in dyslexia therapy, literacy intervention, and specialized reading instruction in K–12 settings. Completion of program requirements can lead to national ALTA credentials (Certified Academic Language Practitioner after year one and Certified Academic Language Therapist after year two, contingent on passing the respective ALTA competency exams) and may enable Colorado Department of Education endorsements such as Reading Specialist and Dyslexia Specialist after fulfilling the program's second‑year requirements.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not specify scholarships or funding. Prospective students should consult Colorado College’s Office of Admission and Student Financial Services for information on graduate tuition support, assistantships, or external scholarships for teacher education and literacy specialization.