Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner at Rowan University

Rowan University offers the Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Glassboro , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for reading education: reading practitioner and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 5, 2027.

About Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner

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Our Reading Practitioner track in the M.A. in Reading Education prepares professionals to teach literacy using a contemporary conceptual framework and effective strategies that are appropriate for guiding literacy development in classroom and clinical environments. This concentration is intended for those who wish to pursue advanced studies in literacy education and instructional strategies that align with English/Language Arts Standards and the needs of diverse 21st century classrooms. The Reading Practitioner concentration does not lead to a state certificate.

The M.A. in Reading Education program at Rowan University is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in conjunction with the International Reading Association (ILA).
Teaching certification not required, but students must have access to a classroom and/or school district as well as a group of children to work with.

Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading Education program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®). For more information about NJTOP, click here.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner at Rowan University

Entry Requirements

Application fee: $65 (USD) non-refundable
*There are no waivers available.
College Transcript and Copy of Original Degree – If you have completed more than one degree, all academic credentials should be submitted. Additionally, if your document is not translated to English a certified English translation is required.
Standardized English language test score – a TOEFL minimum score of 70, IELTS minimum score of 6.0, PTE minimum score of 50 or Duolingo test minimum score of 120 for traditional admissions.
* If you don't meet the English required scores please see Conditional Admissions
Professional resume/CV
Recommendations – a minimum of 2 are required for Master’s programs, and a minimum of 3 are required for Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.
Statement of professional objectives – Provide reasons for pursuing the program applied. Describe how you will use this program to reach your career goes, and educational goals beyond the master’s level if applicable. Students should also identify personal qualities that they want the committee to see in them, such as leadership, concerns for others, talent, etc.
You can upload the required documents to your application portal once you submit your application. Additional items may be required depending on the program applied.

English Requirements

PTEMin 50
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 70

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner at Rowan University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner at Rowan University

Go to apply.rowan.edu/apply to complete the online application.
Invite your recommenders, and let them know they can submit their recommendation electronically.
Review specific requirements when selecting your program of choice.
Share your standardized English language test score with Rowan University – Rowan’s TOEFL code is 2515, Rowan’s Pearson Test of English (PTE) code is M7V. For Duolingo , please add Rowan University to your “My Colleges” list. Official IELTS score reports can be verified with the TRF# in the bottom right corner. International students must submit standardized test scores unless they are exempt (View Language Policy).
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Master of Reading Education: Reading Practitioner at Rowan University

Rowan University

United States of America, Glassboro