MA in Reading Education: Reading Practitioner
The Reading Practitioner track of the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Reading Education program at Rowan University prepares professionals to teach literacy using a contemporary conceptual framework and effective strategies that are appropriate for guiding literacy development in classroom and clinical environments.
Why choose Rowan's reading education program?
The Reading Practitioner track of the Master of Arts (M.A.) in Reading Education program at Rowan University prepares professionals to teach literacy using a contemporary conceptual framework and effective strategies that are appropriate for guiding literacy development in classroom and clinical environments.
This concentration is intended for those who wish to pursue advanced studies in literacy education and instructional strategies that align with English/Language Arts Standards and the needs of diverse 21st century classrooms. The Reading Practitioner concentration does not lead to a state certificate.
- The M.A. in Reading Education program at Rowan University is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in conjunction with the International Reading Association (ILA).
- Teaching certification not required, but students must have access to a classroom and/or school district as well as a group of children to work with.
Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading Education program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®). For more information about NJTOP, click here.
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Semesters To Complete
Credits
Application Deadlines
Spring - Module 3 Entry Term
Studying reading education at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Reading Education: Reading Practitioner is a part-time, campus-based program designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to complete most, or possibly all, of your courses online. Our online courses blend asynchronous learning with live, interactive sessions, all accessible from anywhere without the need to come to campus. It requires the completion of 30 graduate semester hours (10 courses), which are possible to complete in only five consecutive semesters. Students must successfully complete and present a cumulative digital portfolio, which includes a comprehensive paper.
- 10 Courses / 30 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: No
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes
Required Courses: 30 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| READ 30515 | Literacy Foundations: Theory, Equity & Practice | 3 |
| READ 30536 | Reading and Writing Processes | 3 |
| READ 30520 | Adolescent Literacies | 3 |
| READ 30545 | Using Multicultural Literature in the K-12 Literacy Classrooms | 3 |
| READ 30530 | Teaching Literacy to Students with Disabilities | 3 |
Elective Coursework: 15 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| READ 30500 | Theory and Practice in Literacy Education | 3 |
| READ 30552 | Special Topics in Reading: Writing in the K-12 Classroom | 3 |
| READ 30611 | Literacy Assessment | 3 |
| READ 30547 | Teaching Literacy to English Language Learners | 3 |
| READ 30557 | 21st Century Literacies in Today’s Schools | 3 |
| BLED 40510 | Issues of Language & Cultural Diversity in ESL/Bilingual Programs | 3 |
| BLED 40512 | Linguistics & Second Language Acquisition for Teaching Languages | 3 |
| BLED 40515 | Understanding Immigrant-Origin Students: Language, Culture, and Mobility | 3 |
| BLED 40520 | Planning, Teaching & Assessment in ESL | 3 |
| BLED 40522 | Integrating Language & Content in ESL/Bilingual Education | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten essay that includes a statement of professional objectives
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Copy of any educational certifications held (certification is not required)
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
Careers and outcomes
Our Reading Practitioner track prepares professionals to teach literacy to all learners and serve as leaders in supporting their colleagues in the field. Graduates may become literacy coaches, reading interventionists, instructional coordinators, or hold leadership positions in their school or district.
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