Master of Arts in Reading / Reading Specialist Certificate
New Jersey City University

Program Details

Enroll in this master’s in literacy online degree and advance professional opportunities. Literacy specialists make a difference in the foundation of learning: reading and writing. Prepare for careers in teaching, coaching, training, coordinating instructional programs, diagnosing and treating literacy problems, and developing curriculum.  

The curriculum focuses on all aspects of literacy:

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Viewing

In addition to learning diagnostic techniques and strategies that address many different types of literacy problems struggling readers and writers may have, you will also learn strategies for working with special needs students, English language learners, and others in special populations. Working with students one-on-one, in small groups, or with whole classes, you will know how to improve critical thinking, develop students’ articulation of ideas, help them through complex and new reading materials, and assist them in writing.

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Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

New Jersey City University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Essay/Writing Sample, Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s)