17 Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist License (17)
- DPI licensure program guidelines
- DPI educator license application forms (PI-1602-AD)
(Completed license application and fee should be forwarded for endorsement to the Department of Reading Education, UW Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901)
Minimum Unit (Cr.) Requirements: 30 crs.
To be recommended for this license, students must complete the MSE in Reading Education degree which includes all the courses on the Reading Teacher page plus:
| Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
| Ed Found 770 |
Foundations of Educ Research | 3 |
| Reading Education 790 OR 715 |
Seminar in Reading Research Issues in Rdg: Annual Symposium Theme |
2 |
| Reading Education 780 |
Admin/Supv Reading Programs | 3 |
| Reading Education 785 |
Practicum in Reading | 3 |
Comment:
At least 9 of the required units (crs.) for 17 licensure, including Reading 720, must be taken at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
A minimum of three years teaching experience is required by the Department of Public Instruction for 17 licensure.
Completing all requirements for the MSE does not ensure licensure. The Reading Education faculty must positively recommend the candidate for 17 licensure.


