Admission Requirements

Master of Arts in Urban Education with ESL Specialization or Bilingual/Bicultural Specialization

• GPA of 3.0 from the last completed degree or certification program.
• Passing scores on the ACTFL Language Proficiency tests as mandated by the NJDOE.
• A 250-500 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the program to which you are applying.
• Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official NACES course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*.
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references.
• Additional documents as required on the admission application form.

Master of Arts in Urban Education with ESL Specialization and Alternate Route Ce program

• A completed graduate application form, including the application fee.
• A 250-500 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the program to which you are applying.
• Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official NACES course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*.
• A copy of regular CE in ESL (temporary CE not acceptable). A list of your certifications can be downloaded on NJDOE website).
• Employment verification letter to provide a proof of full-time employment as a lead teacher in K-12 ESL classroom setting.
• 50 hour Introduction to Teaching K-12 course verification form. Contact the Adult and Continuing Education department for more information about the 50 Hour Course).
• Two letters of recommendation from professional references.
• Additional documents as required on the admission application form.

ESL Endorsement and Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement programs

• A completed graduate application form, including the application fee
• A 250-500 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the program to which you are applying
• Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official NACES course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*
• Copy of the initial content area certification. A list of your certifications can be downloaded on NJDOE website.

Alternate Route ESL CE program

• A completed graduate application form, including the application fee.
• A 250-500 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the program to which you are applying.
• Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official NACES course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*.
• A copy of regular CE in ESL (temporary CE not acceptable). A list of your certifications can be downloaded on NJDOE website.
• Employment verification letter to provide a proof of full-time employment as a lead teacher in K-12 ESL classroom setting
• 50 hour Introduction to Teaching K-12 course verification form.