Information Session May 26

Two graduate-level reading programs that provide teachers the credential to teach reading at the K-12-level or the post-secondary level, will join Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s University Portal program beginning this summer semester. These programs are offered by St. Cloud State University at the Cambridge and Coon Rapids Campuses of Anoka-Ramsey.

Information sessions for both of the graduate reading programs are scheduled Tuesday, May 26, 5-6 p.m. at the Anoka-Ramsey Cambridge Campus (300 Spirit River Dr. S., Cambridge - Room G201) and the Anoka-Ramsey Coon Rapids Campus (11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids - Room C256).

The Reading Teacher K-12 Certificate Program is a five-course program for licensed teachers interested in becoming either specialized teacher of reading in K-12 in their school districts or focusing on improving their own classroom instruction. The program incorporates the Minnesota Board of Teaching Standards for Licensure as a Reading Teacher, and special emphasis is placed upon effective instruction and assessment for K-12 students who are struggling with reading. To learn more about the K-12 Certificate, visit St. Cloud State University'sGraduate Program Catalog Web page.

The Post-secondary/Adult Reading Qualifications Graduate Program is a five- or six-course program for college reading instructors. The program incorporates the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system (MnSCU) educational qualifications for a teacher of reading meeting the 16 semester credit hour requirement in reading instruction and the four semester credit hour requirement in adult education. To learn more about the Post-secondary/Adult Certificate, visit St. Cloud State University's Center for Continuing Studies Web page.

More About the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Portal Program
The Anoka-Ramsey University Portal program brings advanced studies, such as four-year and master’s degrees and certificates, to the Anoka-Ramsey campuses in Cambridge and Coon Rapids. Along with the new graduate reading certificate, Anoka-Ramsey’s University Portal program has brought several other advanced degrees to its Cambridge Campus and Coon Rapids Campus:

• a bachelor of science in Nursing from Bemidji State University
• a bachelor of science in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University
• a bachelor of science leading to Special Education E/BD licensure from Minnesota State University Moorhead
• a bachelor of arts in Elective Studies, a bachelor of science in Special education, a bachelor of science in Community Psychology degree, a bachelor of science in Chemical Dependency Counseling and a master of science in Special Education from St. Cloud State University

For more information about the two new graduate reading programs offered at Anoka-Ramsey Community College or to begin the admissions process immediately, contact Dr. Ilene Rutten at irrutten@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-3085.