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Application Deadlines:

• 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  course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*
• One letter of recommendation from principal on the school letterhead
• One letter of recommendation from vice principal/instructional supervisor on the school letterhead
• A copy of any teaching certification (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on ) 
• Employment verification letter completed by Human Resources personnel at your district documenting two or more years of full-time teaching experience.

Pre-requisites:

• Must hold a master’s degree in education field.
• Must hold a current NJ standard or CEAS teaching certificate.
• Must have completed two years of successful teaching.

*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  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.

Graduate Admissions Virtual Office Hours 

Available every Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST!

Have questions about our offerings, admissions requirements, deadlines, or the application process? We are here to provide clarity and support you every step of the way.

Contact Us

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