College of Education - Department of Reading
Post Baccalaureate Program in Reading
Jeffrey Margolis
Program Advisor
(856) 256-4759
margolis@rowan.edu
Susan Browne, Ed.D
Program Coordinator
(856) 256-4500, ext. 3830
brownes@rowan.edu
Program Description
The Post Baccalaureate Program in Reading is an endorsement program that leads to certification as a Teacher of Reading. It is available to students who have already been admitted to teacher certification programs or who already hold New Jersey teaching certificates. Reading certification is granted only when a student has fulfilled all requirements for a major teaching certificate. To matriculate, students must complete an introductory reading course and satisfy the requirements listed below. The program requires students to successfully complete 30 semester hours of coursework in reading and reading-related areas to obtain Teacher of Reading Certification. Students may fulfill the requirement for the New Jersey Teacher of Reading Endorsement with undergraduate coursework, graduate coursework, or a combination of the two.
Specializations
None
Admissions Requirements
- Completion of an application form with a passing essay.
- An overall GPA of 3.0 based on 30 semester hours of coursework
- Completion of Teaching Literacy or its approved equivalent
- A 3.0 GPA in reading courses completed prior to application
- Candidates must have a standard certificate or Certificate of eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS)
Please direct all the required admissions documents to:
The Graduate School
Rowan University
Memorial Hall
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
For admissions information, please contact:
Graduate School
Phone: 856-256-4050
Fax: 856-256-4436
Email: gradoffice@rowan.edu
Website: http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/graduate/
For Financial Aid Information click here.
