We Partner with IMSLEC and ALTA to Offer Graduate Credit for Multisensory Structured Language Education Training Courses

Earn 6 graduate credits for each academic year of International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (imslec.org) accredited Multisensory Structured Language Education coursework through King’s College.

First year – Enroll in EDUC 800 for the Fall semester and EDUC 801 for the Spring semester. Successful completion of both courses may lead to Teacher Level Certification in an IMSLEC accredited Multisensory Structured Language Education course and eligibility to become nationally certified by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTAread.org).

Second year – Enroll in EDUC 802 for the Fall semester and EDUC 803 for the Spring semester. Successful completion of these courses may lead to Advanced or Therapy Level Certification from the IMSLEC training program.

Apply to the Master of Education in Reading, Multisensory Structured Language Education program or the Master of Education in Special Education, Multisensory Structured Language Education program here.

Course Number King's Course Name Term
EDUC 800 Multisensory Structured Language Education Initial - 1 Fall Semester
EDUC 801 Multisensory Structured Language Education Initial - 2 Fall or Spring Semester
EDUC 802 Multisensory Structured Language Education Advanced - 1 Fall Semester
EDUC 803 Multisensory Structured Language Education Advanced – 2 Spring Semester

How to register: Contact the Judie Burridge at (570) 208-5850 or register using the links below.

Cost: View tuition cost here.

Tuition Deferment Program: King’s offers a tuition deferment program for teachers who qualify for tuition reimbursement through their district. To enroll, complete the form below:

Course Descriptions

EDUC 800: Multisensory Structured Language Education Initial Course 1 and Initial Practicum 1

Initial Course 1 will consist of Lecture hours to develop an understanding of dyslexia and the Multisensory Structured Language Education remediation approach. Participants will learn the research, history, definition, and characteristics of dyslexia, as well as effective remediation techniques using a systematic multisensory approach. A simultaneous Supervised Practicum, composed of two teaching situations with students, will be required. Completion of this course lecture with practicum may lead to Initial Course 2: EDUC 801.

EDUC 801: Multisensory Structured Language Education Initial Course 2 and Initial Practicum 2

Initial Course 2 will consist of Lecture hours to address a continuation of the structure of the English language with emphasis on morphology, orthography and multi-syllabic words and upper level principles of instruction with students. Continuation of the simultaneous Supervised Practicum with two students, using the techniques taught during the lectures, will be required. Completion of course lecture hours and practicum experience (Practicum 1 and 2 combined) may lead to Initial Certification in an IMSLEC Accredited Multisensory Structured Language Education program.

EDUC 802: Multisensory Structured Language Education Advanced Course 1 and Advanced Practicum 1

Prerequisite Courses: Candidates must be certified in an IMSLEC accredited Teacher Level Training Multisensory Structured Language Education course (EDUC 800 and EDUC 801).

Advanced Course 1 will consist of Lecture hours with an emphasis on a deeper understanding of the upper levels 3, 4, and 5 of Multisensory Structured Language Education. Course topics will include morphology, capital cursive, keyboarding skills, grammar, paragraph writing skills, reading fluency and comprehension. A simultaneous Supervised Practicum, composed of two teaching situations with students, will be required. At least one of the teaching situations must be in the upper levels of MSLE. Completion of this course lecture with practicum may lead to Advanced course 3: EDUC 803.

EDUC 803: Multisensory Structured Language Education Advanced Course 2 and Advanced Practicum 2

Advanced Course 2 will consist of Lecture hours with a continued emphasis on a deeper understanding of the upper levels of Multisensory Structured Language Education and of basic written English language, phonology, morphology and orthography. Continuation of the simultaneous Supervised Practicum with two teaching situations (1-1 or small group) using the techniques taught during the lectures, will be required. Completion of course lecture hours in Advanced course 1 and Advanced course 2 and  Practicum experience in Practicum 2 and Practicum 3 may lead to Advanced in an IMLSEC Accredited Multisensory Structured Language Education program.

Take Your Certification to the Next Level with a King's College Master of Education degree

Master of Education in Reading Online Program

Combine three (3) of the Multisensory Structured Language Education Courses with an additional 8 graduate courses to complete the Master of Education in Reading completely ONLINE.

Master of Education in Reading, Multisensory Structured Language Education Program Flatsheet - PDF Download

Master of Education in Special Education Online Program 

Combine four (4) of the Multisensory Structured Language Education Courses with an additional 6 graduate courses to complete the Master of Education in Reading completely ONLINE.

Master of Education in Special Education with Multisensory Structured Language Education Courses Program Flatsheet - PDF Download