Why Choose Reading Intervention at Bushnell?
Evidence-based literacy instruction. Practical clinical experience. Personalized faculty mentorship. Bushnell’s Reading Interventionist Certificate prepares you to earn a Reading Intervention endorsement while developing the expertise to assess reading difficulties, implement targeted interventions, and improve literacy outcomes for students across PK–12 schools.
You’ll strengthen your skills in literacy assessment, diagnostic reading instruction, and evidence-based intervention strategies. Through hybrid coursework, supervised practicum experiences, and faculty mentorship, you’ll learn to support struggling readers, collaborate with classroom teachers, and lead schoolwide literacy initiatives that foster student success.
Graduate prepared to become a literacy leader who makes a lasting impact. Grounded in Bushnell’s mission of wisdom, faith, and service, the program equips you to advocate for students, support fellow educators, and build stronger reading programs within your school community.
What You’ll Study
How the Curriculum is Structured
As you earn your Reading Interventionist Certificate, you’ll study evidence-based literacy instruction, diagnostic reading assessment, intervention strategies, and culturally responsive teaching practices. Your coursework prepares you to identify reading difficulties, develop targeted instructional plans, and support literacy growth across a variety of educational settings. You’ll explore literacy development across grade levels while learning to assess reading needs, implement interventions, and use research-based instructional practices.
Program Coursework*
- Foundations and Current Issues in Literacy
- Best Practices in Reading and Writing
- Culturally Responsive Literacy
- Emergent Literacy
- Diagnostic Assessment & Application of Reading Research
- Reading & Writing in Content Areas
- Reading Practicum
- Reading Interventionist Practices
You’ll also complete supervised clinical experiences that allow you to apply what you’ve learned in authentic school settings while preparing for Oregon endorsement requirements.
*Students who do not currently hold a teaching license complete one additional prerequisite course.
Clinical Practicum
Your supervised practicum gives you the opportunity to apply literacy assessment and evidence-based reading intervention strategies in authentic PK-12 classroom settings. Working alongside experienced educators, you’ll assess students’ reading needs, develop targeted intervention plans, implement research-based instructional practices, and monitor student progress to improve literacy outcomes.
These hands-on experiences strengthen your confidence as a reading intervention specialist while preparing you to meet Oregon endorsement requirements and support diverse learners through effective, data-informed literacy instruction.
Planning Your Certificate
Find everything you need to know about admissions, endorsement requirements, clinical practice, tuition, and next steps as you prepare to earn your Reading Intervention endorsement.
You’ll complete the 18-credit Reading Interventionist Certificate in approximately nine months through a hybrid format that combines online coursework with select evening classes on Bushnell’s campus. New cohorts begin each July, allowing you to earn your endorsement while balancing your professional responsibilities.
Your supervised practicum allows you to apply evidence-based literacy instruction in authentic school settings. Working alongside experienced educators, you’ll assess students’ reading needs, develop intervention plans, implement instructional strategies, and evaluate student progress while strengthening your professional practice.
Upon successful completion of the Reading Interventionist Certificate, you’ll be prepared to apply for a Reading Intervention endorsement through the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). The curriculum aligns with Oregon licensure standards and prepares you to support struggling readers through literacy assessment, diagnostic evaluation, targeted intervention, and evidence-based literacy instruction.
Reading interventionists do more than support individual students, they help strengthen literacy across an entire school community. Throughout the program, you’ll learn to collaborate with classroom teachers, communicate with families, analyze student reading data, and implement evidence-based literacy practices that improve reading outcomes and support schoolwide success.
Candidates seeking a Reading Intervention endorsement must complete any testing requirements established by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). Bushnell faculty will guide you through current endorsement and testing requirements throughout the program.
Your investment includes tuition along with educational expenses such as books, technology fees, and other program-related costs. Bushnell’s admissions and financial aid teams are available to help you understand tuition, estimate your total costs, and explore available funding options
Per Semester:
Housing & Food: $5,650
Books & Supplies: $55 per credit
Personal: $700
Transportation: $700
Tech Fee: $175
Bushnell is committed to making graduate certificates accessible for working educators. You may be eligible for financial aid, employer tuition assistance, military and veteran education benefits, or other funding opportunities. An admissions counselor can help you identify resources that fit your situation.
Career Outlook
What Can You Do with a Reading Intervention Certificate?
After earning your Reading Interventionist Certificate, you’ll be prepared to:
- Serve as a Reading Intervention specialist in PK–12 schools
- Lead literacy intervention programs
- Assess reading difficulties and develop intervention plans
- Support classroom teachers through literacy coaching
- Strengthen schoolwide literacy initiatives
- Advance your teaching career through a Reading Intervention endorsement
Skills You’ll Gain
Through Bushnell’s Reading Interventionist Certificate, you’ll develop practical, career-ready skills including:
- Assess reading development
- Deliver literacy interventions
- Apply evidence-based literacy research
- Support diverse learners
- Strengthen reading and writing instruction
- Lead literacy improvement initiatives
Accreditation
Bushnell University’s School of Education meets rigorous academic and professional standards. The Teacher Education program is nationally accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). In addition, Bushnell’s licensure programs are approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). These accreditations ensure the program meets state and national expectations for educator preparation and supports eligibility for teacher licensure and professional advancement.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Bushnell’s Reading Interventionist Certificate is designed for licensed teachers and teacher candidates who want to earn a Reading Intervention endorsement and strengthen their expertise in literacy instruction. The program prepares you to assess reading difficulties, deliver evidence-based interventions, and support students with diverse literacy needs.
Most students complete the Reading Interventionist Certificate in approximately nine months. The hybrid program begins each July and includes 18 graduate credits. Students who do not currently hold a teaching license will complete one additional prerequisite course.
Yes. Bushnell’s hybrid format is designed for working educators. Many students continue teaching while completing coursework and supervised practicum experiences. If you’re currently working in an appropriate educational setting, you may be able to complete portions of your practicum through your current teaching assignment, subject to program approval.
Yes. The curriculum aligns with Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) requirements and prepares eligible educators to apply for a Reading Intervention endorsement. Candidates must also meet any additional state testing and licensure requirements established by TSPC.
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