New Jersey Masters in Education Programs
Educators and administrators who wish to pursue a Master’s degree in Education in The Garden State have many schools from which to choose. We have compiled the list below of New Jersey colleges and universities which offer nationally accredited graduate programs in Education, and we hope that you find it useful in your search for the program that is right for you and your career.
Kean University
Nathan Weiss Graduate College
- Early Childhood Education (Concentrations available in Administration in Early Childhood and Family Studies, Advanced Curriculum and Teaching, Classroom Instruction, and Education for Family Living)
- Educational Administration (Concentrations available in School Business Administrator and in Supervisor and Principal)
- Instruction and Curriculum (Concentrations in Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Classroom Instruction, Earth Science, Mastery in Teaching, Mathematics/Science/Computer Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, and World Languages)
- Reading (Concentrations available in Adult Literacy, Basic Skills Specialist, and Reading Specialist)
- Special Education (Concentrations available in High Incidence Disabilities and Low Incidence Disabilities)
- Speech-Language Pathology
- School Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
(908) 737-4723
Monmouth University
Graduate School
- Early Childhood Education PK-3 plus Elementary Education K-5
- Elementary Education K-5
- Elementary Education K-5 plus Middle School Education 5-8 (Concentrations available at Middle School level include English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies)
- Secondary Education (Concentrations in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, or Spanish)
Master of Education programs are available for certified teachers and other experienced educators seeking to increase their knowledge and skills in a particular content area. Specialty areas offered include:
- English as a Second Language
- Early Childhood Education P-3
- Curriculum Studies
Master of Science in Education programs are offered in the following specialty areas:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- School Counseling
- Student Affairs and College Counseling
- Principal/Supervisor
- Principal/Supervisor/School Administrator
- Reading Specialist
- Special Education (Concentrations in Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant, Teaching in Inclusive Settings, and Autism)
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Wilson Hall, Room 210
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
(732) 571-3400
Montclair State University
College of Education and Human Services
- Early Childhood P-3
- Elementary K-5
- Content Areas (Concentrations available in Art, Biological Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, English as a Second Language, French, Health Education, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physical Science, Social Studies, and Spanish)
- Physical Education
Dual Certification is available for all three of the above by adding an additional certification in Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
Master of Education programs are offered in the following special education:
- Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Learning Disabilities
- Special Education
Master of Arts programs are offered in the following specializations:
- Reading
- Counseling
- Educational Leadership
- Exercise Science and Physical Education (Concentrations available in Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education, Sports Administration and Coaching, and Exercise Sciences)
- Family and Child Studies
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 655-4000
New Jersey City University
Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education
- Early Childhood Education (Concentration available in Teacher of Students with Disabilities)
- Elementary Education K-5
- Elementary Education with Middle School Content Area 5-8
- Secondary Education
Master of Arts programs are also offered at New Jersey City University in the following specialty areas:
- Educational Technology (Concentration available in School Library Media)
- Reading Specialist
- Elementary School Reading
- Secondary School Reading
- Urban Education (Concentrations available in Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools, Educational Administration and Supervision, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual/Bicultural Education)
- Counseling (Concentration available in School Counseling)
- Special Education(Concentration available in Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant)
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Teacher Education Accreditation Council
Hepburn Hall, Room 206
2039 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305
(201) 200-3409
Rider University
College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences
They offer a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with individualized programs for those seeking initial licensure as elementary and secondary teachers. Candidates in the program also have the option of a dual degree in Music Education and Teaching.
They offer Master of Arts programs in a variety of areas. These specialty areas include:
- Special Education
- Reading/Literacy Education
- Organizational Leadership (Concentrations available in Leadership in Information Technology, Leadership in Higher Education, Leadership in Counseling-Related Services, Developing People and Organizations)
- Educational Administration and Leadership (
- School Business Administration
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Counseling Services (School Counseling concentration)
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 896-5000
Rowan University
College of Graduate and Continuing Education
- Counseling in Educational Settings (Concentrations available in School Counseling and Student Affairs in Higher Education)
- Higher Education – Administrative
- Higher Education – Instructional (Concentrations available in Computer Science, Mathematics, English as a Second Language, Reading, and individualized programs in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)
- Learning Disabilities
- Reading Education
- School Administration
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Wellness and Lifestyle Management
Several Master of Science programs are also offered at Rowan in the following content areas:
- Elementary Education
- Theatre Education
- Teaching Subject Area
A Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program is offered online.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Council for Exceptional Children
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
(856) 256-4747
Seton Hall University
College of Education and Human Services
The College of Education and Human Services at Seton Hall offers Master of Arts programs in the following areas of specialization:
- Catholic School Leadership
- College Student Personnel Administration
- Counseling
- Education Leadership, Management, and Policy (Concentration available in Principal/Supervisor)
- Instructional Design and Technology (Concentration available in Autism)
- Professional Development for Teachers
- Psychological Studies
- School and Community Psychology
- School Counseling
- School Library Media Specialist
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Autism and Instructional Design and Technology)
They also offer Master of Science programs in the following areas:
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Speech-Language Pathology
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 761-9000
The College of New Jersey
Graduate Studies
- Early Childhood (Concentration in Urban
- Elementary
- Secondary (Concentrations in English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Physical Science, Technology Education, and Health and Physical Education)
- Special Education
TCNJ offers Master of Education programs for teachers and administrators. The programs are offered in Teaching English as a Second Language, Reading, Educational Leadership, and Special Education.
The university offers Master of Arts programs in counseling. Those programs include School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling and Therapy.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Loser Hall, Room 109
PO Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 771-2300
William Paterson University
Graduate Studies and Research
Additionally, William Paterson offers Master of Education programs in several specializations. Those specialty areas include:
- Special Education (Concentrations available in Advanced Studies, Learning Disabilities, and Teacher of Students with Disabilities)
- Professional Counseling
- Curriculum and Learning
- Reading
- Educational Leadership
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
(973) 720-3641