Overview
As a student, you will engage in tutoring and peer coaching at Rowan University’s highly-regarded reading clinic. Located on the Glassboro, NJ campus, the clinic emphasizes reflective practice with colleagues and peer mentorship.
Our Reading Education: Reading Specialist program from Rowan University is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in conjunction with the International Reading Association (ILA). Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program.
Career Outlook
- Graduates who complete the Reading Specialists specialization are immediately certified as Reading Specialists.
- Our program postitions you to move ahead in a variety of educational roles, such as literacy coach, reading interventionist, instructional coordinator, or a leadership position in your school or district.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Administration And Supervision Of School Reading Programs
- Clinical Experiences In Reading
- Content Area Literacy
- Correction of Reading Problems
- Teaching Reading To Exceptional Children
- Teaching Reading And Writing Across The Grades
- Using Multicultural Literature In The K-12 Reading And Writing Classroom
- Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, And Vocabulary Instruction
- Diagnosis Of Reading Problems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- Completed Application Form
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume that clearly indicates the number of years you have been teaching
- Typewritten essay that includes a statement of professional objectives
- Two professional recommendations
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Copy of NJ teaching certificate (Standard or CEAS only)
- Interview may be required with Faculty Admissions Committee (If an interview is required, students will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
- On-site writing sample (conducted during interview)
Tuition Fee
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International
24310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 715 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
24310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 715 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Glassboro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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