Reading Teacher Minor
Add the reading teacher minor to your education major, and you'll be eligible for a reading teacher endorsement on your Illinois teaching license.
There's a shortage of reading teachers in classrooms across Illinois. Adding this minor to your education major will help address the problem. Equipped with the skills to help students who struggle to learn to read, you'll be making a life-changing impact.
Our Commitment to You
Upon graduation with an education degree and reading teach minor from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to teach reading in the grade levels of your major degree (e.g., elementary or secondary education).
Knowledge
You'll develop a deep understanding of both content and pedagogy to provide developmentally appropriate instruction to all students. Plus, you'll have multiple opportunities to engage with diverse populations, including students with special needs and those labeled as English language learners.
Skills
With the foundational knowledge from your Loyola education, you will utilize theories, data, and research practices when making decisions in your classroom, for your students, and when assessing the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
Professional Values
As a Loyola-trained educator, you'll emphasize the importance of each of your students as an individual. You'll have high expectations for your students and values the experiences of diverse students. And you'll have the tools and training to address societal issues like inequitable resources and institutional barriers to success for all.
Program Faculty
Our dedicated Teaching and Learning Faculty are experts in their fields who will support students throughout each stage of the program.
Admission Requirements
Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.
Contact
For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.
Our Commitment to You
Upon graduation with an education degree and reading teach minor from Loyola, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values necessary to teach reading in the grade levels of your major degree (e.g., elementary or secondary education).
Admission Requirements
Visit Undergraduate Admission to start your online application today.
Contact
For program structure and academics related questions, contact: Adam Kennedy, Program Chair
Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships
The School of Education and Loyola's Financial Aid Office are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their education at Loyola affordable. You can learn more on the Financial Assistance page.