The Arizona Reading Specialist Certification program is designed to provide graduate level knowledge and experiences related to the teaching of reading and the leading of reading programs, K-12. Prepares Arizona certified teachers to qualify for the Arizona Reading Endorsement and provides advanced coursework for non-Arizona educators. Content of courses includes foundational theoretical knowledge, literacy curriculum and instruction theories and practices, diagnosis and assessment of literacy issues, particular pedagogy for readers and writers whose learning trajectory is unusual with a practicum experiences, and principles for leadership with an internship.