Urban Education (M.A.) - English as a Second Language -for additional certification

Application Deadlines:

Domestic Applicants:
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Urban Education (M.A.) with a specialization in:

  • English as a Second Language with options for:

Admission requirements:

  • A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
  • A 250-500 word essay discussing your goals and objectives for pursuing admission to the degree 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 (2) letters of recommendation
  • A copy of any teaching certification (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on NJDOE website
  • Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)

Pre-requisites:

  • Must hold a standard or CEAS teaching certification in content-based education area.  Endorsement such as World Languages (Spanish, etc.), LDTC, TOSD or Reading Specialist does not count as content-based certification.

*Note: NJCU does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES Accredited Member that includes U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency information for their coursework.

International Applicants:

This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa.

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We encourage you to contact graduate admissions with questions about our graduate programs, to get answers to your graduate application questions, or to schedule a visit to NJCU.

Hepburn Hall, Room 206
Phone: (201) 200-3409
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu

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