The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) at Stockton University gives educators a flexible way to strengthen their teaching, build new skills and prepare for the next step in their careers. This 100% online master's degree offers several areas of study and New Jersey endorsement options, allowing educators to choose a path that fits their professional goals.
Students can focus on special education, literacy, educational leadership, ESL and bilingual education, or customize their studies through the Content, Instruction and Assessment track. Many students can also work toward multiple professional credentials while completing their M.A. in Education, building specialized expertise without pursuing separate graduate programs.
Take the Next Step in Your Teaching Career
Why choose Stockton University's Master of Arts in Education?
Stockton University's Master of Arts in Education is designed for educators who want to grow as teachers, earn new credentials and prepare for future career opportunities. The program is 100% online and includes several paths in education, including special education, literacy, educational leadership, ESL, bilingual education and Alternate Route teacher certification.
Is Stockton's Master of Arts in Education a good fit for working educators?
Yes. As an online program, Stockton's online master's degree in education is built for teachers and education professionals who are balancing work, school and personal responsibilities. Courses are offered in fall, spring and summer, and most students can choose a pace that fits their schedule. Synchronous classes provide maximum opportunities for meeting with faculty and peers.
Can I earn New Jersey education endorsements while completing the M.A. in Education?
Yes. Depending on your current credentials and chosen track, Stockton's M.A. in Education may help you work toward New Jersey endorsements such as Teacher of Students with Disabilities, ESL, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Supervisor, Principal, Reading Specialist or Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. Endorsement credits count toward the master's degree.
Does Stockton offer an Alternate Route to teacher certification in New Jersey?
Yes. Stockton's graduate-level Alternate Route program is for people pursuing New Jersey teacher certification who did not complete a traditional teacher preparation program. The program includes elementary, secondary, dual elementary/SPED, dual elementary/Secondary and ESL pathways. Students can also combine Alternate Route coursework with additional endorsements while working toward the Master of Arts in Education.
How can Stockton's M.A. in Education support career growth?
Stockton's M.A. in Education can help educators build skills for advanced teaching, school leadership, literacy instruction, special education and student support roles. Depending on the selected path, students can prepare for opportunities connected to classroom instruction, educational leadership, reading support, ESL education, bilingual education and special education services.
Program Faculty
Kimberly Lebak, Ed.D. (University of Pennsylvania)
Susan Cydis, Ed.D. (Widener University)
Dana Grasso, M.Ed. (Wilmington University)
Priti Haria, Ph.D. (University of Delaware)
Maria Halkias, Ed.D. (University of South Carolina)
Michael Hinman, Ed.D.
Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, Ph.D. (Syracuse University)
Daniel Tulino, Ph.D. (Rowan University)
Degree Tracks
Stockton University's Master of Arts in Education offers several tracks and endorsement options for educators with different goals. Students can choose a degree path, add a New Jersey endorsement when eligible or use selected endorsement courses toward the M.A. in Education. This structure gives students a flexible way to build advanced skills while working toward credentials that support their teaching or leadership goals.
Content, Instruction and Assessment Track
The Content, Instruction and Assessment track is designed for practicing teachers who want a flexible graduate program. Students take courses in pedagogy, research and selected content areas. This track may include coursework in ESL, Bilingual/Bicultural Education or Supervisor preparation, or students may choose courses that match their own professional interests and classroom goals.
Principal/Supervisor Track
The Principal/Supervisor track prepares educators for school leadership roles. Students can work toward principal and supervisor endorsements while developing skills in leadership, supervision and school administration. Candidates must have successful teaching or educational services experience to qualify for these credentials.
Reading Specialist Track
The Reading Specialist track prepares educators to support literacy development for a wide range of learners. Students study reading instruction, literacy programs and strategies for helping students strengthen reading skills. This track leads to a Reading Specialist endorsement.
Alternate Route / Certificate of Eligibility Track
The Alternate Route / Certificate of Eligibility track is for students pursuing teacher certification in New Jersey who did not complete a traditional teacher preparation program. Students must have a Certificate of Eligibility and a teaching contract to enter this pathway.
Special Education Track with LDT/C Option
The Special Education track prepares teachers to support students with a wide range of disabilities. This track leads to the Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement. Students may also continue into the Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant option, which prepares teachers to serve on a Child Study Team.
Endorsement Options
Students may also pursue endorsement coursework in areas such as ESL, Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Supervisor, Principal, Reading Specialist and Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. Credit requirements vary by endorsement and should be reviewed with the program before selecting a path.
ESL/Bilingual/Bicultural
The ESL/Bilingual/Bicultural endorsement track prepares certified teachers to meet the needs of multilingual learners. The coursework leads to a New Jersey Department of Education endorsement in ESL and/or Bilingual/Bicultural for eligible candidates.
Additional FAQ for ESLLDT/C
The LDT/C endorsement track prepares certified teachers to become a member of a child study team in New Jersey. Upon completion of the program, the student must have completed three successful years of teaching and hold a master's degree in order to qualify for the New Jersey LDTC endorsement. The LDT/C endorsement track is for teachers with a master's degree in education. Teachers without a master's degree can complete the Special Education track with LDTC option. Applicants must have a standard teaching certificate and two years of experience.
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
This Teacher of Students with Disabilities track prepares certified teachers to meet the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities. The track leads to a New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement.
Supervisor
The Supervisor track is designed for certified teachers and eligible instructional personnel to earn a New Jersey Supervisor endorsement. Applicants for the twelve-credit supervisor track must hold a standard certification and master's degree.
Principal
The Principal Endorsement track is for students who have already earned a Master's Degree and wish to add the principal endorsement.
Admission Criteria
Application Deadlines
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Deadline, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible.
Priority Consideration Dates:
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15
Prerequisite Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education;
- A minimum grade point average of 2.75; or Alternate Route only: Limited CE Waiver
- NJ teaching certificate (standard, provisional, or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing; CE for Alternate Route only).
To be considered for admission to either the M.A. in Education or any of the Educational-Related Endorsements, applicants must submit the following prior to the deadline:
- Click here to start your application
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- If you are a recent Stockton graduate, check to see if you qualify for the Direct Entry Option
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- Application fee: $50 (non-refundable), submitted with your online application
- Graduate application essay
- Copy of teaching certificate (standard, provisional or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing);
- Two current letters of recommendation written specifically for MAED/Educational-Related Programs admission from current/former administrators sent electronically via the Stockton Application
- Resume
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be sent directly
to the Office of Graduate Admissions electronically, by mail, or in-person. The Office
of Graduate Admissions will retrieve Stockton transcripts on your behalf.
By mail:
Office of Graduate Admissions, N-007
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205-9441
Electronically:
gradschool@stockton.edu
Candidates seeking an LDT/C Endorsement must meet the above requirements and in addition have two years of successful teaching
experience.
Candidates seeking a Principal Endorsement must meet the above requirements and in addition have:
- Three (3) years of successful teaching experience under Provisional and Standard certificate (Year 3 and beyond).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I am a full-time employee. How much time should I plan to manage online courses?
All courses are offered online in either accelerated (7-week) or full semester (15-week) time frames. Online courses offer the ultimate flexibility in managing coursework and homework around your full-time work responsibilities. In general, graduate students can expect to spend at least 12 hours per week on every accelerated course, and at least 6 hours per week on every full semester course.
2. When are students admitted to the program?
Students are admitted in Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
3. When is the deadline for applications?
While graduate admissions selection committees review applications until the start of the semester, by applying prior to the Priority Deadline, you can ensure that your transition to Stockton is as smooth as possible: you will be invited to the New Student Orientation Event, and have access to priority registration which means you may have more options for monthly installments of a payment plan, as well as greater options for class selection.
Priority Deadlines
Fall: July 1
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 15
4. How many classes can I take as a non-matriculated student before applying to the program?
You may attempt up to two courses (6 credits) on a non-matriculated basis, provided you meet the program's admissions requirements. You need to consult with the Program Chair to select courses.
5. How can I register for a course as a non-matriculated student?
6. Can I transfer courses into the Master of Arts in Education program or to any of the educational endorsement programs?
Requests for transfer of graduate credits earned at another institution must be submitted
at the time of application utilizing the Graduate Transfer Equivalency Form.
For degree seeking students, the University may accept up to 9 credits that sufficiently
match corresponding Stockton courses, provided that the grade earned is a B or better.
For endorsement seeking students, the college may accept up to 6 credits that sufficiently
match corresponding Stockton courses, provided that the grade earned is a B or better.
Students are not permitted to take further courses at other institutions, once enrolled
in Stockton’s MAED. Once students have matriculated at the University, students will
be required to finish the remainder of their coursework at Stockton.
7. Do I need a teaching license to be admitted to the MAED program?
8. I have not completed a formal teacher preparation program but would like to become a teacher. What do I do?
9. How many credits are required to complete the program? How many semesters will it take to earn my degree?
The endorsement programs vary according to NJ Department of Education requirements, and all may be “stacked” to reach a total of 36 credits for the degree, to be completed in no more than 6 years. It is up to you to decide whether you want to complete the program on a full-time basis or as a part-time student.
10. Do I need any special computer skills?
11. Is the entire master's program online?
The Stockton Advantage
Through Stockton’s MAED Alternate Route Program, teachers can earn their initial teaching certification, a Master of Arts in Education (MAED) degree, and an additional high-demand endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD), Bilingual/Bicultural Education, or Supervisor, all within one integrated program. This streamlined pathway saves teachers valuable time and money by allowing them to complete multiple credentials concurrently, while gaining specialized expertise that strengthens their teaching practice and advances their career opportunities.
Career Information
Apply today. If you have further questions you can Request More Information or call the Office of Graduate Admissions at (609) 626-3640 or E-mail gradschool@stockton.edu.
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