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40 School of Education RDLG 673/The Writing Process in Literacy Development 1 Elective Course Focused on English Language Learners (chosen with advisor approval) 1 Elective Course Focused on Literacy Instruction (chosen with advisor approval) RDLG 698/ Department Project in Reading 1 additional elective course with advisor approval Comprehensive Examination: RDLG 700 Master of Education in Literacy with Reading Specialist Certification (READ_MED01) Matthew Hall, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Literacy The MEd in Literacy program is designed to prepare specialists who can provide targeted instructional support in reading and writing to students and provide literacy coaching for classroom teachers. Admission Requirements:* Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—For test waiver information, please visit http://graduate.tcnj.edu/apply/. A New Jersey teaching certificate or its equivalent A course in teaching reading Two years of full time, tenure track teaching experience at the time of certification An additional essay (Also see Graduate Opportunities section of Bulletin) Graduation Requirements: 33 credits EDFN 508/ Introduction to Research and Data-Based Decision Making SPED 624/Advanced Topics in Learning Disabilities or SPED 501/Students with Disabilities in Our Schools RDLG 530/ Exploring Children's Literature: An Educator's Perspective RDLG 571/Language and the Teaching of Reading RDLG 579/Content Area Literacy ECED 620/ Multicultural and Social Foundations of Emergent and Early Literacy or Elective in Literacy Chosen with Advisor Approval RDLG 672/ Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Reading: Theory, Research and Practice RDLG 673/The Writing Process in Literacy Development RDLG 691/Reading Diagnostic Procedures: Practicum RDLG 692/ Correction and Remediation of Reading Difficulties: Practicum RDLG 693/ Supervision and Administration of Reading Programs K–12 Comprehensive Examination: RDLG 700 Notes: Matriculated students in this program who have successfully completed 33 credits in required courses with two years of full-time teaching experience will have procedures leading to New Jersey Reading Specialist certification initiated by the Certification Office. Students who apply for this certificate must present a letter to the certification officer of the College from their immediate school supervisor verifying two years of full-time teaching. Successful completion of this program constitutes the required completion of an approved program for the reading specialist certificate. Post-Master's Reading Specialist Certification Program (READ_SCT01) Matthew Hall, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Literacy Admission Requirements: Master's degree from an accredited or approved institution New Jersey teaching certificate or its equivalent At least one course in teaching reading Two years of full time, tenure track teaching experience at the time of certification (Also see Graduate Opportunities section of Bulletin) Program Requirements: 30 credits SPED 624/ Advanced Topics in Learning Disabilities RDLG 530/ Exploring Children's Literature: An Educator's Perspective RDLG 571/Language and the Teaching of Reading RDLG 579/Content Area Literacy ECED 620/ Multicultural and Social Foundations of Emergent and Early Literacy or Elective in Literacy Chosen with Advisor Approval RDLG 672/ Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Reading: Theory, Research and Practice RDLG 673/The Writing Process in Literacy Development RDLG 691/Reading Diagnostic Procedures: Practicum RDLG 692/ Correction and Remediation of Reading Difficulties: Practicum RDLG 693/ Supervision and Administration of Reading Programs K–12 1 elective course chosen with advisor approval Note: Careful advisement is necessary. Students who plan to take this program must apply for admission and meet with the graduate coordinator for advisement. If a student wishes to transfer courses taken within six years of entering the program, equivalency must be substantiated. A minimum of 24 credits must be earned at The College of New Jersey. Students who have successfully completed the program with two years of full-time teaching experience will have procedures leading to New Jersey Reading Specialist certifica- tion initiated by the Certification Office. Students who apply for this certificate must present a letter to the certification officer of the College from their immediate school supervisor verifying two years of full-time teaching. Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESLA_MED01, Global and ESLA_MED02, on-campus) Yiqiang Wu, Coordinator, Graduate Programs in Teaching English as a Second Language The program consists of course work leading to the Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language (MEd in TESL). If you seek both ESL/Bilingual certification AND a master's degree, you must check with program coordinator for certification requirements. We recom- mend that you take the certification program first, and then go for MEd in TESL program or you can only get your ESL/Bilingual certification after completion of MEd TESL. After completing the required courses, candidates need to prepare an application package and submit it to the certification office in order to obtain their ESL certification. The package must include the following items: 1. A notarized certification application form 2. 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