Exeter Cohorts

Our Reading Specialist certification program provides students with an in-depth understanding of literacy development, administration and analysis of assessments, and research-based instructional practices.

Reading Specialist Certification Course Overview

• EDL 614 Instructional Needs of English Language Learners (3 credits)
• EDL 644 Language Arts Methods PK-4 (3 credits)
• EDL 645 Language Arts Methods 5-12 (3 credits)
• EDL 677 Children’s Literature (3 credits)
• EDL 678 Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (3 credits)
• EDL 679 Planning and Leading a Literacy Program (3 credits)
• EDL 692 Reading Specialist Practicum (3 credits) 

Admission Requirements

• Reading Specialist Certification
  • Online application form – fee waived!
  • Official transcript of academic record from each undergraduate and graduate school attended.
  • Two references appraising your personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study
  • Applications due December 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

• Students in this cohort will receive a 20% discount making the cost per credit $570. Review the university’s additional fees

The Principal Certification program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of school leadership, including curriculum, law, and community relations.  You will be equipped to communicate, engage and empower those both inside and outside of your schools while serving as an advocate for children in the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural context.

PK-12 Principal Certification Course Overview

• EDL 621 Administration (3 credits)
• EDL 622 Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
• EDL 623 Supervision (3 credits)
• EDL 625 School Law and the Legal Process (3 credits)
• EDL 626 School and Community Relations (3 credits)
• EDL 643 Special Education for School Leaders (3 credits)
• EDL 690 Practicum Experience (3 credits)

Admissions Requirements

• PK-12 Principal Certification
  • Online application form – fee waived!
  • Official transcript of academic record from each undergraduate and graduate school attended.
  • Two references appraising your personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study
  • Applications due December 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

• Students in this cohort will receive a 20% discount making the cost per credit $570. Review the university’s additional fees

The AI Endorsement program equips educators with the skills and knowledge needed to engage with AI critically and effectively in guiding students and designing today’s evolving learning environments. To be admitted into the AI Endorsement Program, candidates must hold an Instructional I or Instructional II certificate.

AI Endorsement Course Overview

• EDL 681 – Foundations and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Education
• EDL 682 – Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
• EDL 683 – Artificial Intelligence in Human Learning and Society
• EDL 684 – Innovation and Leadership for Artificial Intelligence in Education

Admissions Requirements

• Online application form – fee waived!
• Official transcript of academic record from each undergraduate and graduate school attended.
• One reference appraising your personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study
• Applications due December 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

• Students in this cohort will receive a 25% discount making the cost per credit $535. Review the university’s additional fees.

The Instructional Coaching Endorsement program combines personalized coaching, evidence-based practices, and hand-on experiences to help you strengthen your impact on student achievement and instructional growth.  Qualfied candidates for the Instructional Coaching Endorsement program must hold an Instructional I or Instructional II certificate and have at least three years of successful teaching experience.

Instructional Coaching Endorsement Course Overview

• EDL 660 - Instructional Strategies for Standards-Aligned Curriculum in Literacy
• EDL 661 - Literacy in Education
• EDL 664 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention
• EDL 665 - Teacher Leaders: Coaching Principles

Admissions Requirements

• Online application form – fee waived!
• Official transcript of academic record from each undergraduate and graduate school attended.
• One reference appraising your personal and professional qualities as well as capability for graduate study
• Applications due December 1, 2026

Tuition and Fees

• Students in this cohort will receive a 25% discount making the cost per credit $535. Review the university’s additional fees.