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Introduction
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program offers advanced professional development in effective teaching and learning for certified teachers. Built upon the liberal arts tradition of Stockton University, the program consists of three major components: content, pedagogy, and research. Course work in the MAED program promotes the role of teachers as reflective practitioners through emphasis on strengthening subject matter content, understanding pedagogical issues surrounding teaching and learning of content, and interpreting and implementing current research on teaching and learning.
Students can enhance the skills necessary for excellence in teaching while pursuing additional endorsements. Students may choose to complete endorsements in Special Education, E.S.L., Bilingual/Bicultural, LDT/C, Reading Specialist, Supervisor, and Principal.
Program Mission
The MAED program faculty asserts that all educators, regardless of background or experience, can become reflective school leaders who improve the educational outcomes of their students.
We support our program completers with the competencies, dispositions, and understandings to be advocates and change agents in their educational settings who:
Build, integrate, and assess content area knowledge;
Critically evaluate educational theory and apply evidence-based practices to implement effective pedagogy strategies that demonstrate a commitment to support all learners;
Integrate innovative technologies to support curricular and program initiatives;
Place race, culture, language, LGBTQ, and dis/Ability at the core of instructional planning, practice, and programming; and,
Demonstrate commitment to professionalism through reflective teaching practices and leadership in inclusive learning communities.
Admission Requirements
The requirements for admission into the MAED program are the following:
· An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
· A minimum grade point average of 2.75.
· A teaching certificate (standard, provisional or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing*)
· Application Essay
Two recommendations from current or former school administrators
Candidates seeking a Learning Disability Teacher Consultant Endorsement must meet all requirements listed above and in addition have two years of successful teaching experience.
Candidates seeking a Supervisor endorsement must meet all of the requirements listed above and in addition have one year of successful teaching experience.
*Candidates seeking admission to the Certificate of Eligibility program must meet the following requirements:
· Contracted teaching position (a contracted long-term leave is acceptable; a substitute position is not)
· Enrollment in the NJ provisional teaching database PLRMS (completed by the school district)
· Appropriate NJ Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
· Praxis II scores as applicable
· Two recommendations from current school administrators
· Resume
· A minimum grade point average of 2.75 from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
· Completion of the CE 50 Hour Course (non-credit requirement to enter the Alternate Route to Teaching program).
Candidates seeking Principal endorsement must meet all of the requirements listed above and in addition have three years of successful teaching experience and a standard certificate.
Transfer Credit
Requests for transfer of graduate credits earned at another institution must be submitted at the time of application. For degree seeking students, the University may accept up to 9 credits that sufficiently match corresponding Stockton courses and have been taken at other regionally-accredited colleges and universities, provided that the grade earned is a B or better. For endorsement seeking students, the college may accept up to 6 credits that sufficiently match corresponding Stockton courses, provided that the grade earned is a B or better. Students are not permitted to take further courses at other institutions, once enrolled in Stockton’s MAED.
Graduate credit will only be accepted upon application to Stockton. Once students have matriculated at the University, students will be required to finish the remainder of their coursework at Stockton.
Non-Degree Option
Students who desire graduate education but do not necessarily intend to earn a graduate degree may attempt two courses (6 credits) as non-degree (non-matriculated) students. An application for non-matriculated status is required, and registration for classes is on a space-available basis. Non-matriculated students must complete the undergraduate course prerequisites before taking graduate program classes.
Degree Requirements
To earn an MAED degree, students must earn a minimum of 36 graduate credits by completing 12 courses. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better throughout the program. Students must earn a B- or better in all courses and may only repeat a course once. Courses with a grade less than a B- must be retaken. In addition, in order to be eligible for a signed New Jersey Department of Education Verification of Program Completion form, a student must be a matriculated student of an MAED degree or endorsement program.
The two research courses, EDUC 5910, Educational Research and EDUC 5920, The Capstone must be completed during the final academic year of study. Due to the collaborative nature of the course, neither EDUC 5910 nor EDUC 5920 can be taken as independent studies. EDUC 5910 is offered during the fall semester, while EDUC 5920 is offered during the spring semester. To be permitted to enroll in EDUC 5920, The Capstone, a student must have a graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0, , have completed EDUC 5910 with a B- or better, and no more than two additional courses besides EDUC 5920 left to complete. Students will not be permitted to enroll in either EDUC 5910 or EDUC 5920 more than two times. In order to be certified for graduation, students must complete EDUC 5920 with a B- or better.
Withdrawal
Students may withdraw from a course only once. However, the course must be successfully completed in the second attempt.
Degree Options
Content, Instruction and Assessment Track
Core Courses
The core courses relate directly to how teachers teach and how to analyze the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
EDUC 6131 Curriculum Theory and Practice
EDUC 6133 Leading Instructional and Program Assessment
EDUC 5910 Educational Research
EDUC 5920 The Capstone
Content Courses: Students choose five courses from the following content areas.
ESL
EDUC 5202 Introduction to Linguistics
EDUC 5203 Second Language Acquisition
EDUC 5205 Methods of Teaching ESL/BE
EDUC 5201 Current Issues in ESL/BE
EDUC 5204 Language and Intercultural Communication
Special Education Track
Core Courses
EDUC 5336 Curriculum Adaptations
EDUC 5337 Curriculum Based Assessment
EDUC 5910 Educational Research
EDUC 5920 Capstone Project
Content Courses
EDUC 5320 Survey of Moderate and Severe Disabilities
EDUC 5321 Educational and Community Resources
EDUC 5330 Survey of Mild Learning Disabilities
EDUC 5331 Behavior Management and Behavioral Disorders
EDUC 5335 Developmental Reading Instruction
Students may choose 9 credits of electives.
Principal/Supervisor Track
The Principal/Supervisor endorsement program for practicing educators leads to administrative certification in both school supervisor and principal endorsements. New Jersey Department of Education Licensure Code requires three years of successful teaching and/or educational services experience for applying to the State for a Supervisor certificate and five years of successful teaching and/or educational services experience for applying to the State for a Principal certificate. The school leader candidate will have to possess a master’s degree. In addition, applicants for principal endorsement must pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment.
Required Courses for Principal/Supervisor track:
EDUC 5430 School Leadership and Decision Making
EDUC 5431 School Law
EDUC 5432 School Finance and Resources
EDUC 6120 Principles of Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
EDUC 6130 Public School Administration and the Community
EDUC 6131 Curriculum Theory and Practice
EDUC 6132 Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
EDUC 6133 Leading Instructional and Program Assessment
EDUC 5910 Research for Education Leaders
EDUC 5920 The Capstone
EDUC 6935 Internship I (100 hours)
EDUC 6936 Internship II (100 hours)
EDUC 6937 Internship III (100 hours)
LDT/C Track
The LDT/C special services endorsement enables the holder to become a member of a child study team in New Jersey. Upon completion of the program, the student must have completed three successful years of teaching and hold a master’s degree in order to qualify for the New Jersey LDT/C endorsement. The LDT/C track is for students wishing to pursue a Master of Arts in Education degree with Special Education certification and LDT/C endorsement.
Required courses for LDT/C track (38 credits)
EDUC 5320 Survey of Moderate & Severe Disabilities
EDUC 5321 Educational Community Resources
EDUC 5330 Survey of Mild Disabilities
EDUC 5331 Behavior Management & Behavioral Disorders
EDUC 5335 Developmental Reading Instruction
EDUC 5338 Neurophysiological Basis for Learning Theory
EDUC 5339 Collaborative Practice and Inclusion Pedagogy
EDUC 5336 Curriculum Adaptations
EDUC 5337 Curriculum Based Assessment
EDUC 6340 Assessment and Correction of Learning Disabilities
EDUC 6941 LDT/C Practicum
EDUC 5910 Educational Research
EDUC 5920 The Capstone
Endorsement Only Requirements
Students may also elect to complete courses leading to specific endorsements, without pursuing a full degree. The requirements for admissions into all endorsement programs are identical to those for the MAED program. The following endorsement only programs are available: Bilingual/Bicultural, ESL, and Special Education.
ESL Endorsement
The following courses are required for the ESL endorsement:
EDUC 5202 Introduction to Linguistics
EDUC 5203 Second Language Acquisition
EDUC 5205 Methods of Teaching
EDUC 5201 Current Issues in ESL/BE
EDUC 5204 Language and Intercultural Communication
Students completing the ESL program must pass the OPI (oral proficiency interview) and WPT (writing proficiency test) in English to qualify for the ESL endorsement.
Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement
The following courses are required for the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement:
EDUC 5202 Introduction to Linguistics
EDUC 5203 Second Language Acquisition
EDUC 5205 Methods of Teaching
EDUC 5201 Current Issues in ESL/BE
Students completing the Bilingual/Bicultural program must pass the OPI in English and a second language to qualify for the Bilingual/Bicultural endorsement.
Special Education Endorsement
The following courses are required for the Special Education Endorsement:
EDUC 5320 Survey of Moderate and Severe Disabilities
EDUC 5321 Education and Community Resources
EDUC 5330 Survey of Mild Learning Disabilities
EDUC 5331 Behavioral Management and Behavioral Disorders
EDUC 5335 Developmental Reading Instruction
EDUC 5336 Curriculum Adaptations
EDUC 5337 Curriculum Based Assessment
LDT/C Endorsement
The LDT/C Endorsement Program for Teachers with a master’s degree in special education and a Standard Certificate in Special Education. The Post-Master’s LDT/C Endorsement Program for Teachers with master’s degree in a Specialization other than Special Education.
Required courses (26 credits)
EDUC 5320 Survey of Moderate & Severe Disabilities
EDUC 5330 Survey of Mild Disabilities
EDUC 5335 Developmental Reading Instruction
EDUC 5338 Neurophysiological Basis for Learning Theory
EDUC 5339 Collaborative Practice and Inclusion Pedagogy
EDUC 5336 Curriculum Adaptations
EDUC 6340 Assessment and Correction of Learning Disabilities
EDUC 6941 LDT/C Practicum
Choose from one of the following electives:
EDUC 5321 Education and Community Resources
EDUC 5337 Curriculum Based Assessment
Supervisor Endorsement
The Supervisor Endorsement program is designed for educators who wish to pursue a supervisory position in the public school system in the State of New Jersey. Students who have a master’s degree and complete all program requirements will be eligible for the New Jersey Supervisor endorsement.
Required Courses
EDUC 6132* Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDUC 6120* Principles of Supervision
EDUC 6131 Curriculum Theory and Development
EDUC 5430 School Leadership and Decision Making
*Prerequisite: Master’s degree or 24 credits completed through current enrollment in the MAIT or MAED program. With approval of preceptor, the following courses can be substituted for EDUC 6131 and EDUC 5430 to meet the supervisor endorsement requirement.
EDUC 5336 Curriculum Adaptations
INTC 5230 Supervising and Coordinating Educational Technology
INTC 5330 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum
Principal/Supervisor Endorsements:
The following principal and supervisor endorsement program is for students who have already earned a master’s degree. A transcript review audit is required prior to admission to the endorsement program.
EDUC 5430 School Leadership and Decision Making
EDUC 5431 School Law
EDUC 5432 School Finance and Resources
EDUC 6120 Principles of Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction
EDUC 6131 Curriculum Theory and Practice
EDUC 6132 Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
EDUC 6133 Leading Instructional and Program Assessment
EDUC 6935 Internship I (100 hours)
EDUC 6936 Internship II (100 hours)
EDUC 6937 Internship III (100 hours)
EDUC 6130 Public School Administration and the Community
CE Teacher Preparation Program (Alternate Route)
The Alternate Route (CE) program is a non-traditional teacher preparation program designed for those individuals who have complete undergraduate or graduate degrees with a 3.0 or higher GPA but have not completed a formal teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university who wish to obtain the necessary training to become a NJ certified teacher. In order to be eligible for the CE Teacher Preparation program, prospective students must provide proof of employment.
In 2017, the NJDOE made changes to the alternate route programs that require teachers with a CE to complete the equivalent of 400 credit hours. This program includes the 50-hour non-credit preservice course along with the 350 hours of graduate coursework.
Elementary Certificate
EDUC 5101 Introduction to Pedagogy and Practices of Teaching
EDUC 5420 Assessment and Implications for Instruction
EDUC 5410 Inclusive Education
EDUC 5415 Curriculum Development and Analysis
EDUC 5102 Methods of Elementary School Math
EDUC 5103 Methods of Elementary Language Arts Literacy
EDUC 5245 Early and Elementary Mathematics Foundations
EDUC 5222 Teaching Children’s Literacies
EDUC 5330 Survey of Mild Disabilities
Optional Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
EDUC 5320 Survey of Moderate and Severe Disabilities
EDUC 5331 Behavior Management and Behavioral Disorders
MAED Completion
EDUC 5910 Educational Research
EDUC 5920 The Capstone
Secondary Certificate
EDUC 5101 Introduction to Pedagogy and Practices of Teaching
EDUC 5420 Assessment and Implications for Instruction
EDUC 5410 Inclusive Education
EDUC 5415 Curriculum Development and Analysis
EDUC 5416 Methods of Teaching K-12 Subject Area
EDUC 5222 Children’s Literacies
EDUC 5320 Survey of Mild Disabilities
EDUC 5335 Developmental Reading
Optional Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
EDUC 5320 Survey of Moderate and Severe Disabilities
EDUC 5331 Behavior Management and Behavioral Disorders
MAED Completion
6 credits of electives
EDUC 5910 Educational Research
EDUC 5920 The Capstone
ESL Alternate Route
EDUC 5101 Introduction to Pedagogy and Practices of Teaching
EDUC 5420 Assessment and Implications for Instruction
EDUC 5410 Inclusive Education
EDUC 5415 Curriculum Development and Analysis
EDUC 5202 Introduction to Linguistics
EDUC 5203 Second Language Acquisition
EDUC 5205 Methods of Teaching
EDUC 5201 Current Issues in ESL/BE
EDUC 5204 Language and Intercultural Communication
MAED Completion
3 credits of electives
EDUC 5910 Educational Research
EDUC 5920 The Capstone
Students completing the ESL program must pass the OPI (oral proficiency interview) and WPT (writing proficiency test) in English to qualify for the ESL endorsement.
Completion Requirements
· Completion of all required courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0.
· All curriculum requirements must be completed within six years of the date of matriculation.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available on a semester basis. Application does not guarantee an assistantship. The number of credits awarded will be determined at the discretion of the MAED program. A graduate assistantship requires 1.5 hours of service per week for each credit of waived tuition. The tuition waiver is granted for graduate courses in which a student is enrolled during the semester that an assistantship is held.
A panel of MAED faculty reviews the applications and nominates the top applicants to the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management. Applications are considered on merit, skills, and academic achievement, as well as faculty needs. MAED faculty reserves the right to interview candidates. Only students without outstanding “Incompletes” will be considered for graduate assistantships.
Only students who have been formally accepted into the MAED degree program, who hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 in MAED courses, and who are matriculated, are eligible to apply.
Deadlines
Graduate assistantship applications must be submitted to the graduate program chair no later than October 15, for spring assistantships and March 15, for fall assistantships.
By the semester deadline, each application file must contain the following:
· A completed MAED graduate assistantship application
· Stockton University Office of Graduate Studies Assistantship Application
· A letter of recommendation from one member of the MAED faculty.
· A current transcript (unofficial transcripts are permissible.)
· An essay explaining why a graduate assistantship is desired (minimum: 250 words)
· A current résumé summarizing the applicant's professional and academic background.
Accreditation
All School of Education teacher education programs are aligned with New Jersey’s Professional Standards for Teachers. Stockton’s teacher certification curricula have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and
The New Jersey Department of Education has approved Stockton University's application to change accreditors to the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.
Curriculum worksheets for post-graduate areas of study in the School of Education are accessible on the School of Education website.
