Program Overview
The Reading Specialist at The State University of New Jersey is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Reading Specialist programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Reading Specialist programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Theoretical Foundations of Literacy: Research, Policy, and Practice\', \'Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties\', \'Clinical Practicum in Reading (Laboratory in Remedial Reading)\', \'Literacy Research and Supervision\', \'Summer Institute in Literacy (Current Issues)\', \'Teaching the Language Arts\', \'Teaching Writing for Children and Adolescents\', \'Teachers as Writers\', \'Digital Literacies\', \'Writing Project Workshop: Bringing Research and Theory into Practice\', \'Teaching Struggling Readers\', \'Literacy Development in the Early Years\', \'Literacy Strategies for Secondary-Level and Adult Learners\', \'Literacy Development in the Elementary and Middle School\', \'Coaching: Leadership, Supervision, & Professional Development\', \'Reading and Writing Across Content Disciplines\', \'Adolescent Literature for Secondary Students\', "Children\'s Literature in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Curriculum", \'Administration and Supervision of Elementary and Secondary Schools\', \'Supervision of Instruction\', \'Learning Disabilities\', \'Psychology of the Exceptional Child\', \'Assessment and Measurement for Special Education\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Official academic transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies must be submitted. Applicants are not usually admitted with a GPA of less than 2.75 in their most recent degree. A letter of recommendation from your current or previous school principal or supervisor on school district letterhead, certifying the completion of three years of successful full-time teaching under the appropriate certificate is required. A photocopy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate is required - upload in "Supporting Material" section. No program requirements may be met at any other institution.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,368 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 7,944 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months