The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Program Requirements
Personal statement, Resume/CV, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Writing Sample is strongly encouraged. Bachelor's degree, two semesters of calculus, one semester of linear algebra, and one semester of statistics are required.
Test Requirements
The GRE General test is required. TOEFL/IBT or IELTS for International Students. For a TOEFL waiver, applicant must have a minimum of three years undergraduate studies or a master's degree with the mode of instruction being English.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
The School of Graduate Studies - New Brunswick
Areas of Concentration
Early Childhood Education - LCID, Educational Psychology - LCID, Human Development - LCID, Language Education - LCID, Learning Sciences - LCID, Literacy Education - LCID, Math Education - LCID, Science Education - LCID, Social Studies Education - LCID, Special Education - LCID, Statistics and Measurement - LCID, Theory, Organization, and PolicyProgram Requirements
1. Personal statement.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
5. Sample of Academic Writing.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
5. Sample of Academic Writing.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Test Requirements
GRE General is only required for the specialization in Statistics and Measurement. It will not be taken into account for all other specializations.
Personal Statement Instructions
Please submit a personal statement that describes why you are interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Education at Rutgers, what you would like to study and research, and what qualities and experiences you would bring to the Rutgers GSE.
In no more than 1,000 words total, we ask you to address the following questions:
* Why do you want to earn a Ph.D. in Education, and what are your long-term goals?
* What are your research interests within the field of education?
* What do you bring to the program that will help you succeed as a researcher and professional colleague?
* Why is the Rutgers GSE an appropriate doctoral program in which to pursue your research interests? Please describe your interest in specific concentrations/areas of study and/or your interest in working with a certain faculty member(s).
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 1, 2025
Graduate School of Education
Areas of Concentration
Non-Certification, Principal Certification, Principal and Supervisor CertificationsProgram Requirements
1. Personal Statement.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Personal Statement Instructions
Please answer the following questions in your personal statement:
What do you hope to learn from participating in Rutgers' Ed.M. program?
How will participating in this program advance your career?
What experience do you bring to the program that will help you succeed in it and benefit other students?
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2024
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Feb 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Feb 1, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Nov 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Feb 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Feb 1, 2026
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement outlining your goals related to obtaining an Ed.M. in Adult and Continuing Education.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must submit evidence of the potential to successfully complete the program (e.g., GRE scores).
5. Resume (preferred).
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must submit evidence of the potential to successfully complete the program (e.g., GRE scores).
5. Resume (preferred).
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Personal Statement Instructions
Describe why this program is a good fit for your personal and professional goals. What makes this program a good fit for you? What are you looking for from the program and how can the program help you?
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Non-U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
May 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
May 15, 2025
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Dec 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Dec 15, 2025
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
May 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
May 15, 2026
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement outlining your goals related to obtaining an Ed.M. in Adult and Continuing Education.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must submit evidence of the potential to successfully complete the program (e.g., GRE scores).
5. Resume (preferred).
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
2. Three letters of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Students with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must submit evidence of the potential to successfully complete the program (e.g., GRE scores).
5. Resume (preferred).
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Personal Statement Instructions
Describe why this program is a good fit for your personal and professional goals. What makes this program a good fit for you? What are you looking for from the program and how can the program help you?
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Dec 15, 2024
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
May 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Dec 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
May 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
Statement of Program Intent.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Personal Statement Instructions
Briefly, please indicate your goals in applying to enroll as a non-degree/non-matriculated student. Do you intend to apply to a degree and/or certification program in the future? If so, which one?
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Sep 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Sep 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement outlining your goals related to obtaining an Ed.M. in Adult and Continuing Education.
2. Official undergraduate transcripts.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Personal Statement Instructions
Briefly, please indicate your goals in applying to enroll as a non-degree/non-matriculated student. Do you intend to apply to a degree and/or certification program in the future? If so, which one?
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Sep 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Sep 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
N/A
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement.
2. One letter of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester
Personal Statement Instructions
The personal statement should include a narrative (approximately one page in length) that describes why the program is relevant to the applicant's interests and/or career goals.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 1, 2025
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 1, 2026
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement.
2. One letter of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
2. One letter of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 1, 2025
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 1, 2026
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement.
2. Official undergraduate transcripts. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants are not usually admitted with a GPA less than 3.00 in their most recent degree.
3. Photocopy or electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
No program requirements may be met at any other institution.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Test Requirements
Provide passing scores on the Oral Proficiency Interview and a Written Proficiency Test in English and in the target language, administered by ACTFL.
Personal Statement Instructions
A personal statement that that briefly describes an experience with English language learners and bilingual students and explains why the applicant wishes to enroll in our non-degree Bilingual/Bicultural Certification program.
Deadlines
Term
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Term
Spring 2025
U.S.
Jan 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jan 1, 2025
Term
Summer 2025
U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Non-U.S.
Jul 1, 2025
Term
Fall 2025
U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2025
Term
Spring 2026
U.S.
Jan 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jan 1, 2026
Term
Summer 2026
U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Non-U.S.
Jul 1, 2026
Term
Fall 2026
U.S.
Aug 15, 2026
Non-U.S.
Aug 15, 2026