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The Ed.M. program is closed to new applicants.Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
Open to RU New Brunswick undergraduate students only.
1. Personal statement.
2. One letter of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts - the New Jersey Department of Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to a teacher education program.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Test Requirements
Passing Praxis Core test scores (Reading: 156, Writing: 162, Math: 150). Information on the Core test can be found here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core
In lieu of Praxis Core scores:
* SAT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and Reading or both Math and Verbal
* ACT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and English
* GRE scores greater than 50th percentile in both Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning
Test scores must not be older than five years at the time of the application deadline. Only official (not self-reported) scores will be accepted.
Personal Statement Instructions
Please provide a 3 paragraph statement that explains: 1) your desire to become a teacher; 2) your reasons for applying to the specific program area (e.g., Elementary, English, Special Education, Mathematics, etc.); and 3) your understanding of the GSE’s commitment to social justice education (as per the GSE mission statement) as it relates to your specific teaching goals.
Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSummer 2025U.S.Mar 8, 2025Non-U.S.Mar 8, 2025TermSummer 2026U.S.Mar 8, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 8, 2026Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement.
2. One letter of recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts - the New Jersey Department of Education requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 to be admitted to a teacher education program.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Test Requirements
Passing Praxis Core test scores (Reading: 156, Writing: 162, Math: 150). Information on the Core test can be found here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/about/core
In lieu of Praxis Core scores:
* SAT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and Reading or both Math and Verbal
* ACT scores greater than 50th percentile in both Math and English
* GRE scores greater than 50th percentile in both Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning
Test scores must not be older than five years at the time of the application deadline. Only official (not self-reported) scores will be accepted.
Personal Statement Instructions
Please provide a 3 paragraph statement that explains: 1) your desire to become a teacher; 2) your reasons for applying to the specific program area (e.g., Elementary, English, Special Education, Mathematics, etc.); and 3) your understanding of the GSE’s commitment to social justice education (as per the GSE mission statement) as it relates to your specific teaching goals.Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Mar 8, 2025Non-U.S.Mar 8, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Mar 8, 2026Non-U.S.Mar 8, 2026Graduate 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, administered by ACTFL.Personal Statement Instructions
A personal statement that briefly describes an experience with English language learners and bilingual students and explains why the applicant wishes to enroll in our non-degree ESL program.Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026Graduate 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 briefly describes an experience with English language learners and bilingual students and explains why the applicant wishes to enroll in our non-degree ESL and Bilingual/Bicultural Certification Program.Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Statement of Program Intent.
2. Official undergraduate transcripts.
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.
Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026Graduate 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.Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026Graduate 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.Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jul 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026Graduate School of Education
Areas of Concentration
Bilingual/Bicultural Certification, ESL & Bilingual/Bicultural Certification, English as a Second Language, Non-CertificationProgram Requirements
1. Personal Statement.
2. Three Letters of Recommendation.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Passing scores on the OPI and WPT in English (for ESL) and/or in the target language (for Bilingual/Bicultural).
5. Photocopy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.May 1, 2025Non-U.S.May 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.May 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.May 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/AGraduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement must be written in English.
2. Writing sample written in English (preferably an academic paper).
3. Three letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty).
4. Official undergraduate transcripts. A strong preference is given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.
Test Requirements
TOEFL for applicants that completed their baccalaureate degree in a non-English speaking country.Personal Statement Instructions
Personal statement and writing sample must be written in English.Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Dec 1, 2024Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2024TermFall 2025U.S.May 1, 2025Non-U.S.May 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.May 1, 2025Non-U.S.May 1, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Dec 1, 2025Non-U.S.Dec 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.May 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.May 1, 2026Non-U.S.May 1, 2026