College of Education - Department of Reading
Certificate of Graduate Study in Reading/Writing Literacy
Dr. Midge Madden and Dr. Deb Martin
Program Coordinators
(856) 256-4772 and (856) 256-4376
madden@rowan.edu and martind@rowan.edu
Certificate of Graduate Study in Reading/Writing Literacy sponsored by Reading Department in the College of Education and the Writing Arts Department in the College of Communication
Program Description
This program meets the increasing need for highly qualified practitioners in the area of Reading/Writing Literacy as required by the No Child left Behind Act of 2001. This program benefits classroom teachers K-12 who wish to increase their knowledge of literacy instruction. Courses in this program also enable teachers to apply for National Board Certification by building content area knowledge in reading and writing.
Summary of the Curriculum
The program consists of five graduate courses totaling 15 semester hours. All of the courses are currently being offered. All courses carry over to either the M.A. in Writing or the M.A. in Reading as appropriate.
Admissions Requirements
The COGS in Reading/Writing Literacy does not lead to any state certification. Admission is inclusive and extends to teachers or individuals interested in teaching who hold either a B.A. or a B.S. degree from an accredited program.
Completed Graduate Application
Application Deadline
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