M.A. in Education (Online)
The Stockton Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Program helps certified professionals develop into master teachers by offering 100% online coursework leading to an array of graduate level instructional and educational services endorsements.
Our programs are CAEP-accredited, New Jersey Department of Education-approved, and eligible for .
The Stockton Master of Arts in Education program empowers educators to enhance their knowledge, apply educational theory, and implement effective pedagogical strategies. Our commitment to professionalism is demonstrated through caring relationships, reflective teaching practices, and active involvement in learning communities.
The MAED program offer the following degree options:
Content Instruction and Assessment Track
The Content, Instruction, and Assessment track is designed to meet the needs or practicing teachers through a flexible course of study that incorporates a core of pedaogy and research courses. Students can choose to take content courses in the areas of ESL, Bilingual/Biculural, or Supervisor to earn New Jersey endorsements. Students can also choose content courses in other disciplines that provide opportunities to tailor the MAED program to their own individual needs.
Principal/Supervisor Track
The Principal/Supervisor track at Stockton prepares educators for leadership roles
with the credentials to earn principal and supervisor endorsements. Candidates must
have three years of successful teaching or educational services experience to qualify
for the Supervisor certificate, and five years for the Principal certificate. The
program offers options for those pursuing an MAED degree or those with an existing
master's degree.
MAED Supervisor and Principal Endorsement Curriculum and Sequence of Courses (PDF)
Post-Master Principal Endorsement Curriculum and Courses (PDF)
Literacy Track with option of Reading Specialist
With the option to pursue a Reading Specialist endorsement, this program equips teachers to support literacy development across a range of student abilities and backgrounds.
Literacy Track Reading Specialist Curriculum Worksheet with Sequence of Courses (PDF)
Alternate Route / Certificate of Eligibility Track
Stockton's Alternate Route (CE) program provides a flexible, graduate-level route
for those pursuing teacher certification in New Jersey but have not completed a formal
teacher preparation program. All credits earned through the CE program can be applied
towards a Master's degree. Teachers can also seamlessly earn TOSD, ESL/BE, or Supervisor
endorsements as they complete their CE coursework.
Special Education Track (with LDT/C option)
Special Education/LDTC Degree Sequence of Courses (PDF)
Education Faculty
Susan Cydis, Ed.D. (Widener University)
Dana Grasso, M.Ed. (Wilmington University)
Priti Haria, Ph.D. (University of Delaware)
Harvey Kesselman, Ed.D. (Widener University)
Kimberly Lebak, Ed.D. (University of Pennsylvania)
Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, Ph.D. (Syracuse University)
Daniel Tulino, Ph.D. (Rowan University)
Educational Endorsements
The ESL/Bilingual/Bicultural endorsement track prepares certified teachers to meet the needs of multilingual learners. The courswork leads to a New Jersey Department of Education endorsement in ESL and/or Bilingual/Bicultural for eligible candidates.
Additional FAQ for ESLThe LDT/C endorsement track prepares certified teachers 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 LDTC endorsement. The LDT/C endorsement track is for teachers with a master's degree in education. Teachers without a master's degree can complete the Special Education track with LDTC option. Applicants must have a standard teaching certificate and two years of experience.
The Reading Specialist track leads to the New Jersey reading specialist endorsement and prepares teachers to plan literacy programs appropriate for children of differing abilities and diverse cultural backgrounds. Applicants for the track must hold a Standard certificate and have successfully completed a minimum of one year of teaching.
Literacy Track Reading Specialist Curriculum Worksheet (PDF)
This Teacher of Students with Disabilities track prepares certified teachers to meet the needs of 91视频 with a wide range of disabilities. The track leads to a New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement.
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement Curriculum Worksheet (PDF)The Supervisor track is designed for certified teachers and eligible instructional personnel to earn a New Jersey Supervisor endorsement. Applicants for the twelve-credit supervisor track must hold a standard certification and master's degree.
Supervisor Endorsement Curriculum and Sequence of Courses (PDF)The Principal Endorsement track is for 91视频 who have already earned a Master's Degree and wish to add the principal endorsement.
Careers
Frequently Asked Questions
All courses are offered online in either accelerated (7 week) or full semester (15 week) time frames. Online courses offer the ultimate flexibility in managing course work and homework around your full-time work responsibilities. In general, graduate 91视频 can expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on every accelerated course, and at least 6 hours per week on every full semester course.
Students are admitted in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Deadline, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible: you will be invited to the New Student Orientation Event, and have access to priority registration which means you may have more options for monthly installments of a payment plan, as well as greater options for class selection.
Priority Deadlines
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15
You may attempt up to two courses (6 credits) on a non-matriculated basis, provided you meet the program's admissions requirements. You need to consult with the Program Chair to select courses.
Requests for transfer of graduate credits earned at another institution must be submitted
at the time of application utilizing the Graduate Transfer Equivalency Form.
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match corresponding Stockton courses, provided that the grade earned is a B or better.
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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
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The endorsement programs vary according to NJ Department of Education requirements, and all may be 鈥渟tacked鈥 to reach a total of 36 credits for the degree, to be completed in no more than 6 years. It is up to you to decide whether you want to complete the program on a full-time basis or as a part-time student.
Admissions Criteria
Application Deadlines
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Deadline, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible: you will be invited to the New Student Orientation Event, and have access to priority registration which means you may have more options for monthly installments of a payment plan, as well as greater options for class selection.
Priority Deadlines
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15
Prerequisite Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;
- A minimum grade point average of 2.75; or Alternate Route only:
- NJ teaching certificate (standard, provisional, or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing; CE for Alternate Route only).
To be considered for admission to either the M.A. in Education or any of the Educational-Related Endorsements, applicants must submit the following prior to the deadline:
- Click here to start your application
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- If you are a recent Stockton graduate, check to see if you qualify for the Direct Entry Option
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- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
- Graduate application essay
- Copy of teaching certificate (standard, provisional or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing);
- Two current letters of recommendation written specifically for MAED/Educational-Related Programs admission from current/former administrators sent electronically via the Stockton Application
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (including Stockton) should be emailed, mailed or dropped off directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
By mail:
Office of Graduate Admissions, Campus Center Suite 101
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Electronically:
gradschool@stockton.edu
Candidates seeking an LDT/C Endorsement must meet the above requirements and in addition have two years of successful teaching experience. Similarly, those seeking a Principal Endorsement must meet all requirements listed above and have three years of successful teaching experience.
Apply today. If you have further questions you can or call the Office of Graduate Admissions at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.
Kimberly Lebak, Ed.D.
Chair, M.A. in Education Program
Professor of Education