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

Starting 2025-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

34 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

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

26656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 784 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

26656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 784 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

26656 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 784 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Glassboro

1014 - 2496 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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