Teacher of Reading Endorsement

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The Teacher of Reading Endorsement 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 an initial 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.

Admissions Requirements

The Teacher of Reading Endorsement Program is available to students who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Education. The Post Baccalaureate Program in Reading is available to students who already hold New Jersey teaching certificates (CEAS or Standard).
Additional admissions criteria include:

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
Completion of an Application form with Passing Essay

Program Requirements

To complete the program, students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 based on 30 semester hours of coursework and pass the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Test, Introduction to the Teaching of Reading (also a New Jersey certification requirement).

Course Requirements

Elementary Education Majors

Secondary/Subject Matter Education Majors

Area A: Reading Theory and Pedagogy

READ 30311 - Literacy Pedagogy I Credits: 3
READ 30347 - Phonics and Spelling Instruction Credits: 3
READ 30350 - Using Children’s Literature in the Reading/Writing Classroom Credits: 3

Area B: Application through Tutoring (Two Courses)

READ 30421 - School Reading Problems-Writing Intensive Credits: 3
READ 30451 - Supervised Clinical Practice in Reading Credits: 3

Area C: Core Supporting Courses (Maximum of 12 Semester hours)

EDUC 01272 - Teaching Content in Diverse Classrooms Credits: 3
SPED 08130 - Disability as Diversity Credits: 3
WA 01301 - Writing, Research & Technology Credits: 3
WA 01358 - Teaching the Writer’s Workshop-WI Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program:

*Descriptions for courses at the 500-level can be found in the Graduate Catalog.

Valerie Lee, Ed.D
Program Coordinator
Herman D. James Hall
856.256.3090
leev@rowan.edu