Elementary Education (MAT)

Application Deadlines:

Domestic Applicants:
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*Deadlines are subject to change. Deadline extensions may be granted on a case by case. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information gradadmissions@njcu.edu 

Elementary Education (MAT) with:

  • Elementary Education Teacher 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  course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation
  • Passing scores on Praxis II Content Knowledge: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects

Pre-requisites:

  • Behavioral science courses or advised equivalent/alternatives
  • Studies in Physiology, Health and Hygiene or Equivalent
  • Studies in Developmental Psychology
  • Studies in Intercultural Relations
  • Demonstration of Computer Literacy

*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.

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Phone: 201-200-3409
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu