Improve opportunities: Graduate certificate in Dyslexia Teaching

With Carlow’s Dyslexia Teaching certificate, you will be prepared to strengthen student’s literacy achievement, support children with language based learning disabiities and support effective tiered intervention. Carlow’s four-course dyslexia certificate equips practitioners with the skillset to plan and implement systematic, explicit, multi-modal, diagnostic, and intensive instruction. The Dyslexia Certificate courses are rigoroulsy aligned to the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for teachers of reading. Nonformal educators, parents and community members are welcome as well. The program has long-standing community partnerships in the Pittsburgh area that result in meanigful workshops, activities and guest speakers.

Graduate certificate in Dyslexia Teaching curriculum

The four course Dyslexia Certificate is comprised of 12 credits: 

• READ 721 Dyslexia and Structured Literacy 
• READ722 Critical Components of Phonological Awareness 
• READ723 Structures of Language & Linguistics I 
• READ 724 Data Integration and Instruction 

Quick facts

• Take courses aligned with International Dyslexia Association standards 

• Practitioner oriented equipping teachers of reading and writing with a deep understanding of Structured Literacy and evidenced-aligned teaching practices 

• Faculty instructors who serve as national LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) trainers, Certified Orton-Gillingham Fellows, and literacy leaders and practitioners in the field 

• Connected to Carlow’s Campus Laboratory School where Dyslexia Certificate candidates have the unique opportunity of working directly with students with dyslexia in the school’s multi-sensory learning lab 

• Partnerships with regional schools that enhance professional development 

Admission requirements and application process

You can apply for free online, and must submit the following materials:

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred; however, provisional admission is also possible if you do not meet all of the admission criteria but exhibit a strong possibility of academic success.

Accreditation 

At Carlow all of our coursework is aligned to IDA and Structured Literacy, and we are proud to have been awarded IDA accreditation for our MEd in Reading Specialist program! 

Unique options exist, that meet various needs: 

1.  Four Course Dyslexia Certificate, 12 credits 

• READ 721 Dyslexia and Structured Literacy 

• READ722 Critical Components of Phonological Awareness 

• READ723 Structures of Language & Linguistics I 

• READ 724 Data Integration and Instruction 

2.  Reading Specialist Certificate, 25 credits 

The four courses in the Dyslexia Certificate, plus: 

• READ 725 Teachers as Writers 

• READ 726 Critical Analysis of Text 

• SE 711 Disciplinary and Digital Literacy 

• READ 729 Structures of Language & Linguistics II 

• READ 740 Evaluating Literacy Curriculum 

3.  MEd in Reading Specialist, 31 credits 

All courses in the Dyslexia Certificate and the Reading Specialist Certificate, plus: 

• READ 727 Adolescent and Adult Literacy 

• ED 731 Creative Inquiry 

International Dyslexia Association’s Accredited Universities
Center for Effective Reading Instruction, Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist 

Make an immediate impact

MEd and Certificate graduate Samantha Onstott ’20 uses what she learned from her dyslexia classes daily. “The dyslexia program is broken down so you learn about dyslexia first, then how to work with students who have dyslexia based on scientific research. The smaller class sizes really let you experiment with multiple materials and learn at your own pace.”

Find your Art & Design degree at Carlow

You can develop your artistic skill in the studio or lab with one of our on-campus art and design degrees. During your undergraduate or graduate studies you can pursue the art and design track of your choice while developing your 2D or 3D skills. You will graduate with a professional portfolio of work.

Find your business & management degree at Carlow

You can learn the necessary skills to pursue a career in business and management with a degree from Carlow University. You will gain an understanding of today’s global business environment and management principles, concepts and applications. Management degrees are offered in areas such as human resources, leadership, project and health care. A bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Human Resources Management can be completed in three years.

Earn a bachelor’s in Business Management

Earn a Business Management degree that goes beyond traditional business education. If you are planning a career in the energetic, versatile world of business, a bachelor’s in Business Management will help you build a solid foundation. You will learn the skills needed for a successful career in both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.  

You will gain insights into how to solve the behavioral and systematic challenges faced by organizations, as well as how to develop an orderly approach to management situations and problem-solving.

Business Management degree curriculum

The Business Management curriculum will provide you with a thorough knowledge of management concepts and applications. The program relates the analytical, behavioral and conceptual theories of business.  

Quick facts

• Double major by combining Business Management with another discipline with program’s flexible workload
• Apply to the MBA accelerated program in your junior or senior year, allowing up to nine credits of MBA courses if you meet program requirements
• Receive a strong liberal arts education

Learn from the best

“The staff in the business program is the cream of the crop. They’re easy to understand, passionate about their subject, and reasonable about workload and deadlines. There’s real engagement and real relationship building, and in my experience that further helps the learning process.”

— Dylan Dalessio ’19

Alternate degree completion options

Online Degree

Gain the knowledge you need at your convenience with our online degree option. When applying, indicate your interest in the online option.

3-Year Degree

Finish your bachelor’s degree in three years by following a 3-year academic plan. Courses are taken across fall, spring and summer terms with summer courses completely online. When applying, indicate your interest in the 3-Year Degree option.

Accelerated

Fast track your way to a master’s by taking graduate courses as an undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.

Accreditation

The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Business Management, Accounting, and Ethics at Carlow University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education(IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page: Accreditation Status (iacbe.org)

IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement [pdf]

For a list of accredited programs and retention information, see Accreditations.

Admission requirements and application process

Business Management faculty

Susan Rubisch-Gisler, PhD Chair, Associate Professor, Business Management

Howard A. Stern, PhD, MA, MPA, MSIS Professor, MBA Program Director, Director of The Center for 21st Century Innovation and Workforce Development

Eugene Ney Instructor Business Management

Carl Zappa Instructor and Associate Head Coach

Minor in business management

A minor in Business Management will equip you with a set of skills that are useful in every industry.

With a Business minor, you will learn the foundations of business, human resources and marketing in order to excel in a career in business. You will gain business skills to complement any degree, and learn to be a responsible leader. You will learn how to work in today’s global business environment, and how to apply communication principles related to business.

Business minor curriculum

You must complete 18 credits, including four required courses and two electives (two at the 300/400 level).

Minor in Economics

A minor in Economics complements a variety of majors in related fields. If you are preparing for an MBA program or foreign service, or are interested in quantitative data analysis in the social sciences, then minoring in Economics is an attractive choice.

Economics minor curriculum

You will study economic theories and methods of analyzing data pertaining to the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. A minimum of 18 credits is required.

Major in Human Resource Management

You will develop the technical skills you need to excel in a career as a human resource manager with a Human Resource Management major. You can help other people succeed in the workplace by assisting them in improving their productivity and finding job satisfaction. 

This course of study will help you develop skills required for the recruitment, retention and development of the 21st-century workplace. 

With a human resource major, you will receive a solid human resource base coupled with the skills to design and manage a human resource information system (HRIS). 

Human Resource Management curriculum

The curriculum includes foundational courses in human resources and psychology, plus two HRIS courses to give you hands-on design and management exposure to components of HRIS concepts.

Quick facts

• Become qualified to work in human resource departments in several capacities
• Sit for Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification exams (if qualified)
• Consider the minor if majoring in another discipline 

Alternate degree completion options

3-Year Degree

Finish your bachelor’s degree in three years by following a 3-year academic plan. Courses are taken across fall, spring and summer terms with summer courses completely online. When applying, indicate your interest in the 3-Year Degree option.

Accelerated

Fast track your way to a master’s by taking graduate courses as an undergraduate student. Course credits count toward both degrees. Apply for the accelerated option after your sophomore year.

Accreditation

The College of Arts and Sciences Department of Business Management, Accounting, and Ethics at Carlow University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education(IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA.For a list of accredited programs please view our IACBE member status page: Accreditation Status (iacbe.org)

IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement[pdf]

For a list of accredited programs and retention information, see Accreditations.

Academic requirements and application process

Learn from professionals who have been there

Human Resource Management Major Jacqueline Garcia loved the job and internship resources available to her at Carlow and felt supported throughout her college career. “Being in the Human Resource Management Program, I feel as though the biggest element that made my courses so useful was the fact that my professors incorporated what they have learned as HR professionals into the classroom. The knowledge I have received throughout the program makes me feel prepared as a I enter into my HR career.”

Human Resource Management faculty

Susan Rubisch-Gisler, PhD Chair, Associate Professor, Business Management

Howard A. Stern, PhD, MA, MPA, MSIS Professor, MBA Program Director, Director of The Center for 21st Century Innovation and Workforce Development

Eugene Ney Instructor Business Management

Carl Zappa Instructor and Associate Head Coach

Expand your skills, minor in HR

You can learn effective human resource management policies, systems, practices and procedures by adding a minor in Human Resources Management to your undergraduate studies. This versatile minor will prepare you to better understand and manage a company’s human resources functions.

Minor in HR curriculum

This minor is open to any major. A minimum of 18 credits is required.

Expand your IT knowledge: Information Technology Management Minor

The Information Technology Management minor can be added from any of Carlow University’s disciplines. With IT becoming an integral part of most future careers, this minor will enhance your studies and prepare you for technical functions in a variety of workplaces.

The IT Management minor will provide you with the basic mechanics of information technology used in today’s technology-oriented work environments. You will gain knowledge in a variety of IT areas such as programming, database, information security and web design.

Information Technology Management minor curriculum

This minor is open to any major. A minimum of 18 credits is required.

Minor in Labor and Working Class Studies  

The Labor and Working Class Studies minor is an interdisciplinary 18-credit minor which combines history and human resource management. It prepares students to become reflective practitioners and compassionate leaders in a wide range of careers.

You will gain an understanding of working class dynamics, including unions, culture and politics, and the administrative and ethical issues involved in labor relations and other business decisions. 

Working Class Studies curriculum   

The minor requires a minimum of 18 credits, which include 12 credits of electives from History and Business Management.