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Graduate School of Education
Program Requirements
1. Personal statement/narrative (approximately one page in length) that describes why the program is relevant to the applicant?s interests and/or career goals
2. One letter of recommendation
3. Official undergraduate transcriptsVisit 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. 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.Test Requirements
GRE GeneralVisit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Feb 1, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2026Graduate 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?Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 15, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2025U.S.Sep 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Sep 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/AGraduate 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
None
Test Requirements
None
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
On-Campus
1. Photocopy or electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS).
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 2.75 in their most recent degree.
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. Photocopy or electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
2. One letter of recommendation from the applicant's current or previous school principal or superintendent, on school district letterhead, certifying the completion of five years of successful, full-time employment under a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
3. Official graduate transcripts. Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher degree equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university, in the areas of educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or in one of the recognized fields of leadership or management. Applicants are not usually admitted with a GPA less than 3.25 in their most recent degree.
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, 2025TermFall 2025U.S.Aug 15, 2025Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 1, 2026Non-U.S.Jan 1, 2026TermFall 2026U.S.Aug 15, 2026Non-U.S.Aug 15, 2026Graduate 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?Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermSpring 2025U.S.Jan 15, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2025U.S.Jul 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2025U.S.Sep 1, 2025Non-U.S.N/ATermSpring 2026U.S.Jan 15, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermSummer 2026U.S.Jul 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/ATermFall 2026U.S.Sep 1, 2026Non-U.S.N/AGraduate School of Education
Areas of Concentration
Non-Certification, Reading Specialist and SupervisorProgram Requirements
1. Personal Statement.
2. Three letters of recommendation from the applicant's current or previous school principal or supervisor, on school district letterhead, certifying the completion of two years of successful, full-time employment under a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
3. Official undergraduate transcripts.
4. Photocopy or electronic copy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or Educational Services Certificate.
No decision of admission can be processed less than 2 weeks before the beginning of the semester.One
Visit Graduate School of EducationDeadlinesTermU.S.Non-U.S.TermFall 2025U.S.Feb 1, 2025Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2025TermSummer 2025U.S.May 15, 2025Non-U.S.May 15, 2025TermSpring 2026U.S.Nov 1, 2025Non-U.S.Nov 1, 2025TermFall 2026U.S.Feb 1, 2026Non-U.S.Feb 1, 2026TermSummer 2026U.S.May 15, 2026Non-U.S.May 15, 2026