College of Education
Master of Arts in Reading Specialization
Reading Specialist
PROGRAM COORDINATO
Dr. Joan Kastner
Hutchinson Hall (J-202F)
(908) 737-3937
jkastner@kean.edu
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Master of Arts in Reading Specialization, Reading Specialist Option is designed to provide the skills and techniques necessary for work with pupils who have reading problems and for work with teachers in the prevention of reading disabilities. Students completing all requirements are eligible for New Jersey certification as a reading specialist.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- Initial teaching certification (provisional or permanent)
- 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 27 credits
REQUIRED COURSES 24 credits
- CS 5480 Psychological and Theoretical Foundations of Reading 3
- CS 5410 Developmental Reading: Curriculum and Techniques 3
- CS 5411 Reading in Secondary Education 3
- CS 5412 Reading Disabilities 3
- CS 5415 Clinical Practices in the Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities I 3
- CS 5416 Clinical Practices in the Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Disabilities II 3
- CS 5460 Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs 3
- CS 5493 Practicum in Reading 3
ELECTIVES 3 credits
One course selected with advisement from the following:
- CS 5470 Materials and Methods of Instruction for Teachers of Young Children 3
- CS 5471 Current Theory and Practice in the Teaching of Reading 3
- CS 5600 Remediation in Basic Skills 3
RESEARCH 6 credits
CS 5498 Advanced Seminar: Research in Reading Specialization I 3 CS 5499 Advanced Seminar: Research in Reading Specialization II 3 OR ID 5800 Thesis Option 6TOTAL 33 CREDITS