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Master of Education in Literacy Instruction: ESL Certificate

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The Master of Education in Literacy Instruction program is designed to prepare candidates with a deep understanding of literacy instruction based on research-based best practices that are designed to meet the needs of all learners. Candidate’s learning centers around the International Literacy Association’s standards (2017) focusing on foundational knowledge of literacy instruction, curriculum design & implementation, assessment & evaluation, diversity & equity, learners & the literacy environment and professional learning & leadership.


The Master of Education in Literacy Instruction program at Centenary University will enable the candidates to meet the State requirements for the New Jersey Reading Specialist Certification while completing a Master of Education degree. This certification enables a teacher to provide reading/literacy instruction in Kindergarten through grade 12.


Students will have the following two options to pair with their Master of Education in Literacy Instruction program:


This program is offered in a blended format which alternates on ground learning in the classroom setting and online learning. If the course is blended it is listed next to the course title.


Program goals

The program is offered online with a once-per-month residency requirement at our main campus in Hackettstown. In Centenary’s Master of Education in Literacy Instruction program, you will learn to:

Career paths

The New Jersey Reading Specialist Certification enables a teacher to provide literacy instruction in grades K-12.

Master of Education in Literacy Instruction: ESL Certificate