Reading Specialist, CERT

This program is designed for experienced and certified teachers who hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student is eligible for New Jersey certification as a reading specialist.

Required Credits: 30

Program Code: CERT-ERS

Required Courses

ELRL 6010 Theoretical Foundations of Literacy Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6170 Young Children’s Literacy and Curriculum Design Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6200 Diagnosis of Reading Problems: Practicum Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6210 Remediation of Reading Problems: Practicum Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6230 Practicum Teaching Reading Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6240 Administration and Supervision of Reading Programs Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6250 Adolescent and Adult Literacy and Curriculum Design Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6330 Socio-Psycholinguistics and Reading Credits: 3.0

Literature Course

REQUIRED CREDITS: 3

ELRL 6040 Recent Trends in Children’s Literature Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6050 Advanced Inquiry into Literature for Children and Youth Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6260 Literature for Adolescents Credits: 3.0

Elective Course

An additional Literature course from the above list can be used to complete the elective requirement.

REQUIRED CREDITS: 3

CIEC 6180 Language Development and Emergent Literacy Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6030 Literacy and Content Area Instruction for English Language Learners Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6040 Recent Trends in Children’s Literature Credits: 3.0
ELRL 6310 Written Expression With Technology Credits: 3.0
SOC 6300 Ethnic and Racial Experiences Credits: 3.0
SPC 5550 Educational Foundations in a Diverse Society Credits: 3.0