M.A. in Reading Education

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Admission Requirements
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About the Program

The M.A. in Reading Education program is offered in a hybrid format. It is nationally accredited by the National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education in conjunction with the International Reading Association. It is designed for those who have an initial teaching license and want to expand their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in teaching literacy and coaching paraprofessionals and colleagues. The course of study provides students with an understanding of the basic principles of developmental and remedial reading instruction for grades P-12. Students acquire advanced knowledge of the reading process and engage in hands on experiences diagnosing and teaching learners who have difficulty with literacy acquisition. This program prepares professionals to not only teach literacy to all learners but also to serve as leaders in supporting their colleagues in the field.

Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP). For more information including NJTOP tuition rates click here.

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Curriculum – Program Code: .COMA-READED / Major Code: G830

This degree requires the completion of 33 graduate semester hours or 9 courses.

Coursework

The graduate-level courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally. Click on the courses below to view available course descriptions.

Course Number	Course Title	Semester Hours
Core Courses
READ 30540	Administration and Supervision of School Reading Programs The purpose of this course is to examine the role of the reading specialist in planning, developing, supervising, and evaluating reading programs at all levels. Major topics include reading program budget planning, components of an overall reading program, subsystems, special provisions, evaluating teacher performance, planning and conducting in-service workshops, organizational patterns, planning and preparing district materials, and selection and evaluation of commercial materials. Pre-requisite: READ 30515	3
READ 30570	Clinical Experiences in Reading Students plan and execute reading lessons for groups of remedial readers. They integrate the results of testing, observation and the assessment of reading-related factors in order to devise appropriate sequences of corrective instruction. Students select and use varied teaching strategies, including remedial techniques in order to adjust to the individual needs of their pupils. Following weekly observations, students discuss their performance with the instructor. During the seminar portion of the class, students learn to administer, interpret and evaluate diagnostic instruments. They are taught to use corrective procedures which integrate the language arts and utilize computers. Pre-requisite: READ CRS#: TBD	6
READ 30520	Content Area Literacy This course is designed for reading and non-reading majors interested in increasing knowledge and skills in teaching reading in the content areas. It is a required course for those seeking an M.A. in reading. Instruction is provided in the developmental aspects of reading with little emphasis on corrective or remedial practices. The content of the course may be oriented toward the subject matter areas represented by the students enrolled in the course. Special emphasis is also given to developing vocabulary, comprehension, and study skills as well as to assessing pupil ability to read content material and to select suitable materials for instruction.	3
READ CRS#: TBD	Diagnosis and Correction of Remedial Reading Problems No course description is available. Pre-requisites: READ 30515 & READ 30535	6
READ 30530	Teaching Reading to Exceptional Children The primary purpose of the course is to present the philosophy of teaching reading to exceptional children along with the appropriate methods and materials. Major topics include the nature and needs of children who deviate from normal assessment of reading ability, emerging literacy, the role of parents and the child study team, intervention strategies, settings for instruction, word recognition, comprehension and study skill techniques appropriate for exceptional learners, adaptations of methods and materials, and organizational patterns. This course may not be offered annually.	3
READ 30600	Seminar and Research in Reading The most commonly used techniques employed in educational research are studied. Guided reading and discussion of research articles in reading education are provided. Research studies are analyzed and critiqued with special attention given to the methodology of the studies. Enrollment is limited to matriculated graduate students with permission of the graduate advisor. Pre-requisite: READ 30570	3
READ 30515	Teaching Reading across the Grades Students acquire a background in current theory and practices related to emerging literacy, word identification, fluency, comprehension, study skills, and recreational reading in grades K-12. The relationships between reading and the other language arts and between reading and other subject areas are addressed. Additionally, students become familiar with various methods, materials and technology used in teaching reading, assessing reading performance, and organizing and managing a reading program in the K-12 classroom. This course is required for those seeking the M.A. in reading education and/or reading specialist certification. Teachers and administrators who wish to increase their knowledge in the K-12 reading curriculum and instruction may also enroll.	3
READ 30545	Using Multicultural Literature in the K-12 Reading and Writing Classroom This course will focus on reading and actively engaging with a wide variety of multicultural texts for children and adolescents. Multicultural literature will be broadly defined to include an examination of difference that looks closely at those traditionally absent or marginalized in texts for young readers. Course readings will emphasize issues of selection versus censorship and the ability of multicultural literature to provide enjoyment while allowing for the development of cultural awareness/sensitivity.	3
READ 30535	Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction This course develops understandings for teaching phonics, spelling, and vocabulary in integrated language arts classrooms. The importance of knowing what to teach and when is emphasized. Major topics include: the development of word knowledge from emergent literacy to adulthood, strategies for instruction, the role of assessment, and parental involvement.	3
Total Semester Hours: 33

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Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the M.A. in Reading Education hybrid program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.

Completed Graduate-level CGCE Application Form. Download the PDF or click here to apply online.
$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
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)
Typewritten statement of professional objectives
Two letters of recommendation
Current professional resume
- Your resume should clearly indicate the number of years you have been teaching.
Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (3.0 preferred)
Copy of NJ teaching certificate (only Standard or CEAS are acceptable)

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Start Dates and Application Deadlines

Below is a list of M.A. in Reading Education anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Entry Term & Module	Start Date(s)	Application Deadline(s)
Spring 2014 – Module 3	Early January	11/01/2013

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Tuition and Costs

$700 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)

Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP). For more information including NJTOP tuition rates click here.

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M.A. in Reading Education

About the Program

Curriculum – Program Code: .COMA-READED / Major Code: G830

Coursework

Admission Requirements

Start Dates and Application Deadlines

Tuition and Costs