Overview

The ELPS Department offers a variety of programs designed to meet graduate students’ personal and professional goals, which may include educational research, teaching, supervising, and providing leadership as directors, principals, librarians, or curriculum specialists at all levels of instruction: elementary, secondary, and higher education. Courses are offered on campus, online, and hybrid.

The MEd in literacy program offers two major concentrations, Literacy - Reading specialist and language arts. The reading specialist concentration is designed for classroom teachers and reading professionals who are interested in extending their knowledge of reading/literacy, teaching, and learning. Graduates of this program may be certified as New Jersey Reading Specialists (pre-K through adult). There are two options in the program. One is for candidates to take a combination of on-campus and online courses. The other option is for candidates to complete course work online, including 20 hours of reading practicum requirements at their respective schools.

Our Mission

William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public institution that offers an outstanding and affordable education to a diverse traditional and nontraditional student body through baccalaureate, graduate and continuing education programs.

The University's distinguished teachers, scholars and professionals actively challenge students to high levels of intellectual and professional accomplishment and personal growth in preparation for careers, advanced studies and productive citizenship. Faculty and staff use innovative approaches to research, learning and student support to expand students’ awareness of what they can accomplish.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Foundations of Literacy

Literacy for Children in the Twenty-first Century

Diagnosis of Reading Problems: Practicum

Remediation of Reading Problems: Practicum

Practicum Teaching Reading

Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs

Adolescent and Adult Literacy in the Twenty-first Century

For more information please visit the program website.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2023-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-05-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Literacy Education View 189 other Masters in Literacy Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to a master’s degree program must have completed an undergraduate degree program at an accredited institution of higher learning in the United States or abroad. Foreign applicants must hold a degree considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree.

All transcripts and degree certificates/ diplomas must be written in the original language of instruction.
Official transcripts must show all courses and subjects taken and all grades (marks) received.
A course-by-course evaluation of all foreign education credentials is required for most countries and should be forwarded to William Paterson University.
Diploma Supplements must accompany transcripts from institutions from countries that are part of the Bologna Accord.
A vocational track is not appropriate preparation for graduate admission.
Additional requirements are determined by individual graduate programs.

Tuition Fee

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International

38181 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

38181 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

24486 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 742 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Passaic

1226 - 3019 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Literacy - Reading.

Available Scholarships

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