Certificate in Teaching Language Arts and Writing

This program is a comprehensive course of study providing practical knowledge of theories and instructional methods for teaching English, language arts and writing in the classroom. Certificate courses emphasize the practical applications of theories and current research in English/language arts instruction. They also provide a thorough examination of both effective teaching methodologies for the classroom and current issues affecting English/language arts teachers. Participating educators should gain the skills and knowledge to select, adapt and employ appropriate instructional materials and methods for use in other curricular areas that require good communication skills of the student. This program is designed for teachers, administrators and resource and program specialists at levels of instruction K-12.