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Endorsement Coursework in Reading

Teaching Field Endorsement in Reading K-12

The courses approved by the NMPED for an teaching field endorsement in reading is for teachers in grades K-12 who wish to increase their understanding of reading theories and practical application.

Process to Register into the Endorsement Coursework

This endorsement coursework does not require admission into the College of Education and Human Sciences or enrollment in a degree-seeking program in LLSS. UNM students can register into any of the courses listed for the endorsement coursework. Some courses may have restrictions, please contact Cecilia Estrada at llssws@unm.edu to lift the restrictions.

Non-UNM students need to apply for a non-degree student (graduate or undergraduate) status to be able to register into the courses in the endorsement coursework. To apply for the non-degree status, please visit this website: https://www.unm.edu/apply/.Follow steps to apply as a non-degree student on the Albuquerque Campus. If you have questions please call us at (505) 277-8900.

Advisement is available from Faculty in the Literacy and Language Arts Program: Aijuan Cun (aijuancun@unm.edu) Mary Rice (maryrice@unm.edu); Yoo Kyung Sung (yookyung@unm.edu). Also, visit Hokona Hall-Zuni Rm. 142 for more information.

Program of Studies

  • LLSS 532: The Reading Process 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 535: Critical Literacy 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 536: Reading and Writing Digital Texts 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 537L: Assessment of Literacies 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 561: Reading, Writing and Diversities 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 567: Home Literacy and Schooling Research 3 cr. hrs.

One course in literature studies

  • LLSS 528: Studies in Reading and Literature for Teachers 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 533: Studies in Comics: Considering and Supporting Literacy Practices 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 541: Seminar in Children’s Literature 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 537: International Literature for Young People 3 cr. hrs.
  • LLSS 539: Cross Cultural Literature for Young People 3 cr. hrs.
TOTAL: 24 cr. hr

Resources

  • Endorsement Coursework in Reading - Program of Study

Professional Licensure Disclosure

The Coursework for the Reading Endorsement in LLSS at UNM meets the professional requirements in the state of New Mexico. It does not necessarily meet the professional requirements for the endorsement in any other state.