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

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.