Master of Reading Education: Reading Specialist at Rowan University

The Reading Education: Reading Specialist at Rowan University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Glassboro , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 2 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on September 5, 2027.

About Master of Reading Education: Reading Specialist

The Rowan Experience

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Our M.A. in Reading Education: Reading Specialist track is an accelerated part-time program for professionals who hold a current NJ teaching certificate and want to expand their knowledge, skills and dispositions in teaching literacy and coaching colleagues. As a student, you will engage in tutoring and peer coaching at Rowan University's highly-regarded reading clinic. Located on the Glassboro, NJ campus, the clinic emphasizes reflective practice with colleagues and peer mentorship.

Our program is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in conjunction with the International Reading Association (ILA). Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the M.A. in Reading 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 Specialist 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 Specialist at Rowan University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Master of Reading Education: Reading Specialist 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).
Review Rowan University’s International Admissions Policies

Master of Reading Education: Reading Specialist at Rowan University

Rowan University

United States of America, Glassboro