Reading Specialist Certification
Graduate Information Session
School of Education
May 8, 2024 @ 4pm | Register Here
Classes are offered in-person, on-campus.
This program is designed to meet the State of New Jersey certification requirements for the Reading Specialist Certification for applicants who have a master’s degree and two years teaching experience under New Jersey certification.
Admissions Requirements
- Formal application to Caldwell University’s Office of Graduate Studies
- Verification of an earned master’s degree through official graduate transcript(s)
- New Jersey certification in education and completion of two years documented full-time teaching experience with a STANDARD New Jersey Instructional Certificate. Letter substantiating this should be submitted on letterhead of school district.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- One to two-page statement of goals and objectives expected by the candidate while in the program
- Personal interview
Program Requirements
Required Core Course (12 credits)
ED 528 Literacy Assessment and Evaluation (3)
12-hour field requirement
ED 564 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties (3)
12-hour field requirement
ED 576 Reading Foundations (3)***
ED 628 Supervised Practicum and Reading (3)
40-hour field requirement
*** ED 510 Reading and Communication (3) may be substituted for this course.
Selection of three (3) of the following courses (9 credits)
ED 526 The Reading Specialist as Teacher Consultant (3)
ED 534 Instruction and Assessment of Writing for Special Needs Students (3)
ED 535 Neurophysiological Basis of Learning, Theories of Teaching and Reading for Students with Individual Needs (3)
ED 574 Literature for Children (3)
OR
ED 583 Literature for Adolescents (3)
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Caldwell University
Graduate certificate in Post-Master Reading Specialist Certification
Program Length: 45 weeks
Students Graduating On Time
N/A* of Title IV students complete the program within 45 weeks*Fewer than 10 students enrolled in this program. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Program Costs*
$22,200 for tuition and fees$3,000 for books and supplies
Other Costs
Visit website for more program cost information*The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion.
Note that this information is subject to change.
Students Borrowing Money
The typical graduate leaves with
N/A* in debt*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.The typical monthly loan payment
N/A* per month in student loans with an interest rate of N/A*.*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
Graduates Who Got Jobs
N/A* of program graduates got jobs*We are not currently required to calculate a job placement rate for program completers.Program graduates are employed in the following fields:Education Teachers, PostsecondaryMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Licensure Requirements
Program meets licensure requirements in:New Jersey
Additional InformationDate Created 4/26/2019These disclosures are required by the U.S. Department of Education
RETENTION FOR ALL PROGRAMS IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Students may only earn one grade below B- in a graduate level course. This course may be repeated once to earn a higher letter grade. Any student who receives a grade below B- in a second graduate level course will be dismissed from the program.
Some courses are assessed as PASS/FAIL.
School of Education program requirements are subject to change based on the NJ DoE regulations. For most current information, please consult the Caldwell University School of Education Website.
Please refer to Financial Aid for thesis or dissertation enrollment status information.
POST-MASTER READING SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
This program is designed to meet the State of New Jersey certification requirements for the Reading Specialist Certification for applicants who have a master’s degree and two years teaching experience under New Jersey certification.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Formal application to Caldwell University’s Office of Graduate Admissions
- Verification of an earned master’s degree through official graduate transcript(s)
- New Jersey certification in education and completion of two years documented full-time teaching experience with a STANDARD New Jersey Instructional Certificate. Letter substantiating this should be submitted on letterhead of school district.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- One to two-page statement of goals and objectives expected by the candidate while in the program
- Personal interview
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Required Core Courses (12 credits)
Course Code : ED 528
Course Description :
This course focuses on classroom assessment practices that will provide accurate data for reading and writing instruction in order to inform reflective teaching. Teacher-made assessments, along with required statewide standardized tests, will be examined. (12-hour field requirement).
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 564
Course Description :
This course is designed to provide practice for the teacher in the use of formal and informal assessments as they apply to the diagnosis of student skills and ability in reading. The utilization of a literacy profile, miscue analysis, running records and diagnosis and prescriptive techniques will be emphasized in this course. (12-hour field requirement)
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 576
Course Description :
This course examines the foundation of reading: the nature of the reading process, early childhood reading instruction, definitions of reading, current practices in the teaching of reading and the implications for teachers as they influence literacy in a technological society.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 628
Course Description :
This course is the capstone course in the M.A. in Literacy Instruction program and requires thecandidate to complete a minimum of 40 hours of reading/literacy teaching experience in aclinical or school setting. This practicum will be under the supervision of a cooperating readingspecialist and a Caldwell University School of Education university supervisor. The student willbe required to complete a reflective journal indicating areas of professional growth. (40-hourfield requirement).
Credit : 3
Selection of three (3) of the following courses (9 credits)
Course Code : ED 526
Course Description :
This course will focus on the role of the reading specialist as a resource for the classroom teacher. The prospective reading specialist will learn effective techniques for interacting with classroom teachers. They will provide teachers with individual assessment findings and recommendations for improving student literacy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 534
Course Description :
This course will focus on effective instructional strategies recommended when teaching writing skills to students with special needs. Assessment of writing skills and differentiation of instruction for this student population will become an integral part of this course. Student profiles will be used to develop individualized programs for students within the special needs population.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 535
Course Description :
This course provides a comprehensive examination of theories of learning, emphasizing analysis of the commonality and diversity among learners. Objectives include the study of theories relative to learning, intelligence, reading, learning styles, developmental diversity, and the neurophysiological influences upon learning. A course outcome is the research-based examination of how various physical, emotional, and chemical conditions impact human development and thereby influences learning in all areas of the curriculum. This course has a 12- hour field component.
Credit : 3
12-hour field requirement
Course Code : ED 574
Course Description :
This course is intended to provide teaching techniques that will foster reading through the use of children’s literature. A critical study of literacy trends and an introduction of materials which research has found are appropriate and effective in developing life-long readers will be presented in this course. An important component of this course will be the evaluation and selection of print, non-print and electronic material appropriate for the K-6 student.
Credit : 3
OR
Course Code : ED 583
Course Description :
This course will focus on young adult literature and effective ways in which this literature can be used at the middle school and high school levels. In addition, this course will focus on the evaluation and selection of print, non-print and electronic material appropriate for this age group.
Credit : 3