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  The Graduate School of Education 2007-2009 Master of Education (Ed.M.) Programs with State Certification Programs in the Department of Learning and Teaching Ed.M. in Reading (Certification: Reading Specialist)  

Ed.M. in Reading (Certification: Reading Specialist)


Co-Coordinators:   Dr. Erica Boling (732-932-7496, ext. 8218; email: ecboling@rci.rutgers.edu) and Dr. Melanie Kuhn (732-932-7496, ext. 8351; email: melaniek@rci.rutgers.edu)
 
This reading specialist certification program requires a New Jersey standard instructional certificate and two years of documented full-time teaching experience prior to enrollment in the program.

Core Courses (12 credits)

15:299:561       Foundations of Literacy Instruction (3) 
15:299:564       Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (3) 
15:299:565       Clinical Practicum in Reading (Laboratory in Remedial Reading ) (3)
15:299:566       Seminar in Reading , Research and Supervision 
 
Literacy Methods (9 credits)
Select three courses from the following:
15:250:592       Summer Institute in Literacy (Current Issues) (3)
15:252:517       Child and the Language Arts (3)
15:252:519       Seminar in Children's Writing (3)
15:252:521       Teachers as Writers (3)
15:252:525       Writing Project Workshop: Bringing Research and Theory into Practice                              (1,3, or 6)
15:299:514       Literacy Development in the Early Years (3)
15:299:515       Literacy Strategies for Secondary and Adult Learners (3)
15:299:516       Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (3)
 
Materials for Children and Adolescents (3 credits)
Select one course from the following:
15:250:509       Children's Literature in the Elementary School Curriculum (3)
17:610:522       Materials for Young Adults (3)
17:610:547       Materials for Children (3)
 
Study in each of the following departments (6 credits):
  • Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration (3 credits) Select courses related to administration and supervision of curriculum and instruction in consultation with an adviser. 
  • Educational Psychology (3 credits) Select courses related to learning, cognition, and development in consultation with an adviser.
 
Electives From Outside the Program (6 credits)
Select courses in related areas (e.g. English, language education, special education, women's studies) in consultation with an adviser.
 
Additional Requirements
A portfolio project is a required culminating activity for the program.  More information about this requirement is available from the program faculty.  
 
For additional information, contact RU-info at 732/932-info (4636) or colonel.henry@rutgers.edu.
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