Certificate of Graduate Study in Reading

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This program meets the increasing need for highly qualified practitioners in the area of reading. This program benefits classroom teachers P-12 who wish to increase their knowledge of literacy instruction. It offers a strong pedagogical and theoretical core from the reading discipline that will enable teachers to pursue an advanced degree. The Certificate of Graduate Study in Reading does not lead to any state certification. All courses carry over to the Master of Arts in Reading as appropriate.

Admission Requirements

Completed Post-baccalaureate/Graduate/Doctoral Application Form (www.rowanu.com/graduate/apply)
$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Statement of professional objectives
One letter of recommendation that address potential as a leader and potential for graduate study
Minimum GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 15 s.h.

READ 30515 - Teaching Reading Across The Grades Credits: 3
READ 30520 - Content Area Literacy Credits: 3
READ 30530 - Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities Credits: 3
READ 30536 - Reading & Writing Processes Credits: 3
READ 30545 - Using Multicultural Literature in the K-12 Reading and Writing Classroom Credits: 3

Note:

All courses are offered online in an 8-week format.

Total Required Credits for the Program: 15 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

None

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Reading is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Stephanie Abraham
Herman D. James Hall
856.256.4500, ext.53830
abrahams@rowan.edu

Xiufang Chen
Herman D. James Hall
856.256.4745
chenx@rowan.edu