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Ypsilanti , Michigan ,United States

Secondary Literacy Instruction [Graduate Certificate]

The Graduate Certificate in Secondary Literacy Instruction is for certified Secondary teachers who wish to further their reach in education through a focus on teaching literacy in grades 6-12.

What You Will Learn
You will gain skills in examining, administering and evaluating informal and formal literacy assessments to grades 6-12 students. In addition, you will explore research on the relationship between the reading and writing processes, survey comprehension theories which impact literacy instruction, and develop reading techniques and strategies that support student learning in the content areas.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July
  • Nov

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Eastern is a great place to work. Our professional, inclusive environment fosters respectful and friendly comradery. Our beautiful 800-acre campus filled with nearly 22,000 lively, intelligent and innovative students, makes Eastern an exciting and energizing place to build your career. 

There are so many advantages to working at EMU. From competitive wages, excellent benefits packages, tuition waiver program and just the feeling of making a difference in the lives of students, Eastern might just be the place for you to make your mark. 

Find postings for faculty and lecturers on our Academic Human Resources site.

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Eastern Michigan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, veteran status or other non-merit reasons, in employment, and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TOEFL: 79 iBT (TOEFL Home Edition also accepted)

  • Effective Winter 2026: 85 (straight admission) or 71-84 (ESL Placement & potentially 500-level/advanced speaking and writing courses)

TOEFL Essentials: 9

  • Effective Winter 2026: 9.5

IELTS: 6.5 (IELTS Indicator also accepted)
Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 53

  • Effective Winter 2026: 70 (59-75 academic), 50 (straight admission) or 44-49 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 500-level advanced speaking and writing courses)

Michigan English Test (MET): 57

  • Effective Winter 2026: 60

Duolingo: 105

  • Effective Winter 2026: 115 (straight admission) or 105-110 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 500-level advanced speaking and writing courses)