Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

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


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

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