Overview

Description

The certification permits individuals to work as a reading/literacy specialist in K–12 public and private schools. The Reading Specialist program of Rutgers University is designed to enable teachers to plan programs appropriate for children of differing abilities and diverse cultural backgrounds based on research and theory. The program also fosters a vision of literacy learning as an active social process in which students become engaged readers with strategies for independent reading and the motivation to read for pleasure and for information.

Applicants to this endorsement program must have a master’s degree, a New Jersey standard instructional certificate, and two years of full-time teaching experience. Individuals who are interested in becoming certified as a reading specialist while simultaneously earning a master’s degree should explore the Ed.M. program for reading specialist certification.

Students admitted to this nondegree program may apply to the Ed.M. program for reading specialist certification prior to completing 12 credits and, upon acceptance, may complete both the reading specialist certificate and the master’s degree. Additional requirements beyond the 30 required credits for the certificate include taking 6 credits in consultation with an adviser and completing a portfolio project. It is essential to apply early because taking the courses does not guarantee acceptance to the master’s program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theoretical Foundations of Literacy: Theory, Research, Professional Development, and Curriculum

Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties

Clinical Practicum (Laboratory in Remedial Reading)

Seminar in Reading Research, Curriculum, and Supervision

Summer Institute in Literacy

Teaching the Language Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Education Language Studies Special Education View 1084 other Masters in Language Studies in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

In order to apply for this program, an applicant must already possess a New Jersey standard instructional certificate, have two years full-time teaching experience, and must hold a master’s degree. (Anyone interested in becoming certified as a reading specialist while simultaneously earning a master’s degree must apply to the Ed.M. program in Reading with certification rather than this program.)

Students admitted to this Non-Degree program may apply to the Ed.M. program in Reading with Reading Specialist Certification, prior to completing 12 credits and, upon acceptance, may complete both the Reading Specialist Certificate and the Master’s degree. Additional requirements beyond the thirty (30) required credits for the certificate include taking six (6) credits in consultation with an advisor and completing a portfolio project. It is essential that you apply early because taking the courses does not guarantee acceptance to the Master’s program.

Tuition Fee

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International

31800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15900 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

31800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15900 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

18696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9348 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for New Brunswick

1204 - 2963 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

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