Saint Louis University's graduate certificate in advanced literacy methods is designed for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning in literacy.<br><br>Students study literacy methods, the role of literacy in content-area learning, and the role of talk and literature in the literacy learning process. Students gain tools they can use to design generative literacy learning experiences for youth in a variety of educational contexts. They also develop strategies for communicating with stakeholders about best practices in culturally sustaining literacy instruction.<br><br>This 15-credit certificate consists of five courses, usually taken once per term. All students complete one course in the teaching of reading and one course in action research. Working closely with their advisor, students choose two courses from a menu of options in literacy methods and one course from a menu of options in the curriculum. Students culminate their learning through a poster presentation at an end-of-semester professional forum.