The Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) in Secondary Education program offers the unique opportunity for students to pursue an initial New Jersey teaching certificate and a Master’s degree simultaneously. The program is designed to prepare individuals who have undergraduate degrees to be certified as subject-matter (K-12) teachers.
Students whose undergraduate degree is in a content area (e.g., English, Social Studies, Spanish, French, etc.) may need to take as many as 30 additional credits in the desired content discipline necessary to meet certification requirements before being accepted into the program. Questions about appropriate undergraduate majors, academic sequences, or prerequisites should be directed to the program coordinator.
The Subject-Matter program is designed for prospective social studies, English, or World Language (e.g., Spanish, French, German, Chinese, American Sign Language) teachers. The program can be completed in 12-24 months.
Subject Matter Focus Areas
The following focus areas are available in the Subject Matter Education program. (Candidates will officially declare their focus area at the time of application.):
- K-12 English
- K-12 World Language
- K-12 Social Studies
There is also an option for Master of Science in Teaching in Theatre Education .
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