Special Education (M.A.)
Application Deadlines:
*This program does not accept students for Spring semester. Deadlines are subject to change.
Special Education (M.A.) with endorsement in:
Learning Disability Teacher Consultant (LDTC)
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*
- One letter of recommendation from principal on the school letterhead
- One letter of recommendation from vice principal/instructional supervisor on the school letterhead
- A copy of any teaching certification (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on )
- Employment verification letter
- Official documentation of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
Pre-requisites:
- Must hold current NJ standard or CEAS teaching certificate(s).
- Must have completed one year of successful teaching.
*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.
Contact Us
We encourage you to contact graduate admissions with questions about our graduate programs, to get answers to your graduate application questions, or to schedule a visit to NJCU.
Hepburn Hall, Room 206
Phone: 201-200-3409
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu