College of Education
Master of Arts in Reading Specialization
Adult Literacy
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Joan Kastner
Hutchinson Hall (J-202F)
(908) 737-3937
jkastner@kean.edu
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Arts in Reading Specialization, Adult Literacy Option is designed to provide advanced academic preparation for students planning to teach adults in business and industry, as well as in junior or community college settings. Graduates are capable of designing, implementing, and supervising training programs for adults in the workplace who have been identified by their employers or themselves as lacking in the basic skills of reading, speaking , and writing.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Departmental interview may be required
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 33 credits
- Research based thesis
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
SPECIALIZATION: 21 credits
- ID 5500 Educating the Adult Learner 3
- CS 5413 Methods and Materials for Teaching Reading to Adults 3
- CS 5600 Remediation in Basic Skills 3
- CS 5481 Diagnostic-Prescriptive aching in Basic Skills 3
- CS 5450 Curriculum Design for Adult Education Programs 3
- CS 5460 Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs 3
- CS 5495 Practicum in Reading and Study Skills Center 3
ELECTIVES 6 credits
Select two course from the following:
- CS 5411 Reading in Secondary Education 3
- CS 5480 Psychological and Theoretical Foundations of Reading 3
- CS 5800 Audio Visual Media of Instruction 3
- Psy 5680 Organizational Psychology 3
- IEL 5421 Advanced Theory and Practice of Teaching ESL 3
- CS 5703 Reading Workshop 3
- ID 5600 Stress Management for Reading Teachers 3
RESEARCH 6 credits
CS 5498 Advanced Seminar: Specialization Research I 3
CS 5499 Advanced Seminar: Specialization Research II 3
OR
ID 5800 Thesis Option 6
TOTAL 33 CREDITS