Urban Education (M.A.) -English as Second Language with initial certification

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(*The initial ESL certification programs are temporarily suspended pending NJDOE updates.)

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

English as a Second Language with options for:
- Applicants seeking initial certification

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
Official copy of GRE scores or waiver
Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (or waived, if applicable http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/rpr/preparation/BasicSkillsExemptionCutScores.pdf)
Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) or waiver if applicable

*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.

Priority Application Deadlines:
Domestic Applicants
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1

International Applicants
Fall: May 1
Spring: November 1

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