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

Courses Required for All Pathways (12 credits) 

  • EDUC5501 Educational Technologies  
  • EDUC6740 Introduction to Students with Disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorders* (This course is a prerequisite for all courses in the TSD program.)  
  • EDUC6931 Diversity, Equity and Justice in Schools and Society 
  • EDUC7674 Master’s Seminar
  • EDUCXXXX Graduate Elective as recommended by advisor 

Candidates complete 24 credits from two of the sections/programs listed below. 

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 

Literacy/Reading Specialist Option Without Certificate or State Endorsement (12 Credits)

  • 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 

Dyslexia Concentration (Orton Gillingham) Option – No New Jersey State License (12 Credits)

  • EDUC6613 Structured Literacy for Students with Reading Difficulties I
  • EDUC6614 Structured Literacy for Students with Reading Difficulties II
  • EDUC7633 Structured Literacy for Students with Reading Difficulties III
  • EDUC7644 Structured Literacy for Students with Reading Difficulties IV

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Option without Certificate or State Endorsement (12 Credits)

  • EDUC6745 Principles & Practices of Collaboration and Inclusion
  • EDUC6746 Learning Environment and Effective Management of Teaching & Learning
  • EDUC6792 Assistive Technology
  • EDUC6626 Neurophysiology

English as a Second Language Option Without Certificate or State Endorsement (12 Credits)

  • 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 (12 Credits)

  • 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 

Early Childhood Option Without Certificate or State Endorsement (13 Credits)

  • EDUC6818 Language and Literacy I
  • EDUC6821 Early Elementary Math Content and Pedagogy
  • EDUC6855 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood
  • EDUC6839 Literacy and Play in Early Childhood
  • EDUC6851 Child Development Birth to 8

Courses For CTE Candidates – Professional Studies

This concentration available only to candidates in BA/MA CTE program.  Must be accepted into this program before taking any courses. Candidates may take only 15 credits before completing BA.

  • EDUC6740 Intro to Students with Learning Disabilities
  • EDUC6778 Methods for English Language Learners in the Content Areas
  • EDUC6931 Diversity, Equity, and Justice in Schools and Society
  • EDUC6835 Effective Teaching, Effective Schools
  • EDUC6790 Methods for Teaching Students with Disabilities (Secondary)
  • EDUC6767 Multimodal Literacy Across Disciplines

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.

Contact Information
Kathryn Spence, Director, Peter Sammartino School of Education
kspence@fdu.edu
201-692-2827