Curriculum

Content, Instruction, and Assessment Track (Online)

The Content, Instruction, and Assessment track is designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers through a flexible course of study. Students take a core of pedagogy and research courses that prepare teachers to meet the needs of their 21st century students through instruction and assessment. The remaining courses emphasize furthering content knowledge and may be taken from the areas of ESL, or Special Education. Endorsements can also be earned in Bilingual/Bicultural, and ESL as part of the Content, Instruction, and Assessment track. The flexibility of the track provides the opportunity for teachers to tailor the program to their own individual needs.

Content, Instruction, and Assessment Curriculum Worksheet

Principal/Supervisor Track (Online)

The Principal/Supervisor track graduate program for practicing educators leads to administrative certification in both the school supervisor and principal endorsements. The program reflects current research that educational leaders must be prepared to lead schools to higher student achievement. The program is designed to develop educators into instructional leaders who:

• Provide a vision for the future
• Create and sustain a culture for learning and growth
• Manage and align resources to provide a safe, efficient and effective organization
• Collaborate with school and community stakeholders
• Serve with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner
• Advocate for learners at all levels

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 valid provisional or standard certificate and a Master's degree.

The following options are available to you in Stockton's MAED program:

• MAED Degree with Supervisor and Principal Endorsement- 36 credits
• Supervisor and Principal Endorsement for Qualified Master Degree Holders- 30 credits

Literacy Track (with option of Reading Specialist) (Online)

Educational Endorsements

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 (3.0 for Principal track); or Alternate Route only: Limited CE Waiver
• 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:

1. Click here to start your application 
   
   • • If you are a recent Stockton graduate, check to see if you qualify for the Direct Entry Option
2. Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
3. Graduate application essay
4. Copy of teaching certificate (standard, provisional or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing);
5. Two current letters of recommendation written specifically for MAED/Educational-Related Programs admission from current/former administrators sent electronically via the Stockton Application
6. Resume
7. 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:

1. A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 when a GPA of 4.00 equals an A grade in a baccalaureate degree program, higher degree program or in a State-approved post-baccalaureate certification program with a minimum of 13 semester-hours. 
2. Must hold Master's Degree.
3. Three (3) years of successful teaching experience under provisional and/or standard certificate.
4. Three (3) current letters of recommendation written specifically for admission to the MAED Program from current or former administrators familiar with your work who can comment on your background, experiences, capacity to succeed, etc. Employers, supervisors, superintendents, principals, or other professionals are appropriate choices; friends, family or fellow students are not.
5. Completion of the supplemental MAED Essay answering the following 2 questions:
• In what ways do your academic background and your professional experiences provide evidence or your potential for success in the program you selected and in your eventual career? Please give specific examples of relevant coursework and/or experience?
• Describe your vision of educational leadership and explain why others would want to be led by you?     

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