Program: Dyslexia Therapy, M.Ed. (30 hrs) - William Carey University

Program Overview

The purpose of the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in dyslexia therapy is to train candidates in research based Orton-Gillingham methodology to deliver comprehensive dyslexia therapy to students with dyslexia and related disorders. Upon completion of the program, the candidate will have met the requirements for attaining a state AA license in dyslexia therapy. Candidates who successfully complete the program will also be eligible to sit for the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) examination for the opportunity to gain national certification as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT).

The M.Ed. in dyslexia therapy program is accredited through the International Multisensory Structured Language Association Council (IMSLEC) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). The program is designed to be in compliance with the 2012 Mississippi Dyslexia Law (MS Code Sec. 37-173-1). The master’s degree meets the MDE licensure requirements and has been approved by the Mississippi Department of Education and State Board of Education.

Graduate Outcomes

Upon degree completion, students will demonstrate:

proficiency of the knowledge of cursive handwriting theory and practice;
proficiency of the knowledge of sound-symbol association;
knowledge and application of the Literacy Competency Components; and
knowledge and application of the theories and practice of dyslexia therapy.

Program Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to the Master of Education in dyslexia therapy program as a cohort class. New cohorts start each summer. No student will be admitted on a provisional or probationary basis. Coursework used in a previous degree may not be used toward the master’s degree.

To fulfill requirements for admission to the Master of Education in dyslexia therapy, the student must:

Complete an online application and pay application fee.
Submit all official transcripts electronically to Graduate Admissions.
Have a GPA > 2.50 for the last 64 hours of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA > 2.50.
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license and provide a copy.
Provide two recommendations from past or current supervisors.

Non-education candidates must sign a waiver of a teacher’s license prior to beginning coursework.

Program Progression Requirements

Complete coursework with a cumulative GPA > 3.00 and no more than two ‘C’s.
See Academic Regulations in this catalog for additional degree progression and completion requirements.

Program of Study (30 hrs)

The requirements for a Master of Education degree in dyslexia therapy include completion of the 30-hour program below, and successful completion of 720 supervised clinical practicum hours.

Program Requirements and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Teacher education programs at William Carey University are designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi. William Carey University cannot determine whether any program leads to licensure in any state other than Mississippi. It is recommended that students who intend to seek licensure in another state verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements.

Further, the Mississippi Department of Education establishes and maintains state licensure requirements, policies, and procedures, which supersede requirements listed in this catalog. Mandatory changes to this program of study will be communicated to the student through the School of Education.

Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure (http://mdek12.org/OEL) for the most current licensure requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.

Dyslexia Therapy, M.Ed. (30 hrs)