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Overcome reading roadblocks

Around one in five children have dyslexia.

This four-course, 100% online certificate prepares you to tackle this key issue. Help students at all levels become better readers.

Why earn a graduate certificate in dyslexia at Missouri State?

  • Take and finish all courses 100% online, within one year.
  • Complete your practicum at a school or facility near you.
  • Discover the best tools and practices for working with students with dyslexia.
  • Learn from highly trained experts in the field of dyslexia.
  • Explore a wide range of topics, from literacy and language development to assessment and identification of students needing dyslexia service.

Possible career paths

  • Classroom teacher
  • Reading specialist
  • School counselor
  • Speech-language pathologist

Apply online

Apply to this certificate program through a central application: GradCAS. Review the sections above before you begin.

Note: This is a certificate issued by Missouri State University and does not represent state or national certification in dyslexia.