Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs
Teaching Early Childhood Education (including P-3 certification eligibility), M.A.T.
The graduate programs in early childhood education are completely online and are designed to deepen the understanding and perfect the skills of teacher candidates who plan to work with children from birth through eight years of age in a variety of child-development and school settings. Emphasis is placed on current theory and research in child development and application to early childhood education practice. This program is 39 credits. Those candidates who successfully complete this program will be eligible for the New Jersey Preschool through grade Three Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing.
Early Childhood and Special Education (P-3 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities), M.A.T.
The graduate programs in early childhood education are completely online and are designed to deepen the understanding and perfect the skills of teacher candidates who plan to work with children from birth through eight years of age in a variety of child-development and school settings. Emphasis is placed on current theory and research in child development and application to early childhood education practice. This is a 39 credits program. Those candidates who successfully complete this program will be eligible for the New Jersey Preschool through grade Three Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing and an endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities.
The Early Childhood Specialized P-3 Alternate Route Program
This completely online program is designed for candidates who have the New Jersey Department of Education Preschool through Grade Three regular (not the temporary) Certificate of Eligibility, working full time as a lead teacher in an early childhood setting, completed the 50 hour Introduction to Teaching P3 course and are required to complete the NJDOE approved 24-credit course of study. The courses focus on developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum and the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to be an effective early childhood educator. A letter of completion or NJDOE program verification form can be obtained by the candidate upon completion of the program requirements.