The Area of Emphasis in Literacy Specialist is a logical sequence of courses that are grounded in critical, experiential, and interdisciplinary inquiry. Candidates in this area of emphasis explore the intersections of contemporary literacy, reading, instructional coaching, research methods, and technology.

As a program that can lead to advanced teacher certification, this area of emphasis is a unique partnership between two departments within the college, the Department of Language and Literacy Education and the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy. Both departments have specific content expertise which meets the rules for the credential set forth by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Certification upgrades through the GaPSC are available for candidates who have already been granted T-5 certification. Candidates who are certified educators can apply for this certification advancement through a process led by the Mary Frances Early College of Education.

Department of Language and Literacy Education 706-542-4505 lled@uga.edu Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy 706-542-2214 leapinfo@uga.edu