Education for Certified Teachers MA: Professional Studies in Education (PROST, FDU certificate)

The professional studies concentration is for certified teachers who want a generalist master’s degree. Applicants for this program must hold a NJ CEAS or Standard Certificate (or the equivalent from another state). This program will allow candidates to match their professional goals with the programs offered in the M.A. for Certified Teachers. Candidates may select from several specializations to fulfill their program requirements.
Also, candidates may choose to complete the 12 credits leading to a New Jersey Supervisor License. To obtain the Supervisor’s Certificate, candidates need a master’s degree and three years of successful teaching.
A faculty advisor will work closely with candidates to monitor their program and course selections.
Degree Plan
Requirements
Courses Required for All Pathways (12 credits)
- EDUC5501 Educational Technologies
- EDUC6740 Introduction to Students with Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- EDUC6931 Diversity, Equity and Justice in Schools and Society
- EDUC7812 Final Project
- EDUCXXXX Graduate Elective as recommended by adviser
Courses Required for Supervisor Certificate (12 credits)
- EDUC6702 Curriculum and Instruction: Theory and Practice
- EDUC6703 Supervision of Instruction and Personnel Evaluation
- EDUC6757 Leading Inclusive Schools
- EDUC6758 Data-informed Leadership
Candidates may complete 12 credits from one or more of the sections/programs listed below.
Literacy/Reading Specialist Option Without Certificate or State Endorsement
- EDUC6491 Multicultural Children’s Literature
- EDUC6763 Theoretical Foundations of Literacy Theory, Research and Curriculum (This course is a prerequisite/corequisite for all other courses in the program.)
- EDUC6766 Literacy, Language and Culture
- EDUC6767 Multimodal Literacy Across Disciplines
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Option without Certificate or State Endorsement
- EDUC6740 Introduction to Students with Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
- EDUC6744 Foundations: Historical, Philosophical, & Legal Issues Related to Disabilities
- EDUC6745 Principles & Practices of Collaboration and Inclusion
- EDUC6746 Learning Environment and Effective Management of Teaching & Learning
English as a Second Language Option Without Certificate or State Endorsement
- EDUC6574 Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers
- EDUC6599 Methodology and Curriculum for Second Language Acquisition
- EDUC6631 Assessment in the Second Language Classroom
- EDUC6654 Literacy Development for Second Language Learners
Bilingual Education Option Without Certificate or State Endorsement
- EDUC6551 Language Acquisition in Bilingual/Bicultural Contexts
- EDUC6574 Applied Linguistics for Language Teachers
- EDUC6599 Methodology and Curriculum for Second Language Acquisition
- EDUC6654 Literacy Development for Second Language Learners
Professional Studies Concentration Requirement
- EDUC7674 Master’s Seminar
Frequently Asked Question
Is it possible to obtain a certification in an area such as ESL, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, or Literacy?
Yes, candidates may earn a license or certificate by applying courses completed in the Professional Studies concentration with the additional requirements as outlined under the various programs. The approval of a faculty advisor is necessary for candidates wishing to pursue this path.