Overview

Students enrolled in the programme will develop a broad understanding of literacy issues by taking research-driven core courses, led by expert faculty and involving the development of literacy, the diagnosis and remediation of reading problems, curriculum development, and supervision of literacy and other programmes.

Upon completion of the Reading Specialist and Supervisor programme of Rutgers University, students will be empowered to initiate programmes in K-12 school districts, be a literacy coach, interventionist, basic skills teacher, provide professional development, evaluate curriculum, assessment, and be able to act as a leader in their school or education community.

Career

Students exiting the Ed.M. with Reading Specialist and Supervision Certification programme are prepared to pursue leadership positions in public and private K-12 schools and higher education institutions. Reading Specialist roles may include reading or literacy specialist, literacy coach, basic skills teacher, training manager, curriculum specialist, or education consultant. Graduates may also work in nontraditional education settings including community, government, and nonprofit organizations, helping to develop, execute, and or oversee literacy development initiatives.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy: Research, Policy, and Practice

Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties

Clinical Practicum (Laboratory in Remedial Reading)

Literacy Research and Supervision

Topics in Learning and Teaching: Summer Institute in Literacy

Teaching Writing for Children and Adolescents

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Personal Statement

3 Letters of Recommendation - One recommendation must be from the applicant’s current or previous supervisor or HR department, on school district letterhead, certifying the completion of three years of successful, full-time employment under a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.

Official Undergraduate Transcripts

Graduate Transcripts (if applicable)

Photocopy or electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

21648 USD / year

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Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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