- Master of Arts in Educational Studies
- Post Master’s Certificate in Global Educational Leadership
- Aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders
- Aligned with the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Master of Arts in Educational Studies
The Master of Arts in Educational Studies allows global students to earn a master’s degree by combining educational leadership, supervision certificates, and a capstone requirement. This program of study requires a minimum of 30 credits. It is designed to provide global educators with the knowledge and skills needed for a leadership position in an independent international school setting. Courses include concepts of leadership, administration, supervision, and curriculum development.
Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor: Dr. Linda Mayger, maygerl@tcnj.edu
Admission Requirements: Students applying to a graduate program
- An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or other approved institution.
- The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) was taken within the last five years. See test waiver information.
- A completed online application.
- Current resume.
- Two strong letters of recommendation (e.g., unequivocal endorsements and letters from supervisors familiar with the applicant’s work are weighted favorably).
- Personal essay.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants for whom English is a second language and who have limited experience working/learning in an English language environment.
- Applicants must also meet the specific admission requirements of their selected certificate programs.
Admission Requirements: Students applying as visiting students
Visiting students are permitted to take up to three graduate courses for either professional development or exploratory pursuits in a graduate program.
Students who plan to take more than three graduate courses must apply for admission before reaching the 9-credit threshold for visiting students. Students will not be able to register for courses beyond the 9-credit threshold.
Interested students must submit a visiting student application to the Office of Graduate Enrollment.
Program Modality
The graduate courses in the Global Educational Leadership Programs are offered online throughout the academic year and summer.
Graduation Requirements and Graduation Documents
- Minimum 30 credits for those currently serving in an educational administrative capacity.
- For those not yet serving in an educational administrative capacity, a minimum of 33 credits is required. Students must complete EDAD 688/Practicum in School Administration.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Satisfactory completion of all required courses.
- Completion of all departmental requirements for the associated certificates.
Note: Individual courses may fill the requirements of more than one certificate program, but will only be counted as the stated credit amount toward the overall degree.
- TCNJ Diploma (M.Ed.)
- Graduation Information
Program Requirements/Program Planner
30 credits for those currently serving in an educational administrative capacity
33 credits for those who are not yet serving in an educational administrative capacity
*Required – Students who are not yet serving in an educational administrative capacity must complete
EDAD 688/Practicum in School Administration
Program Planner – Review all course requirements
Post Master’s Certificate in Global Educational Leadership
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Global Educational Leadership is an intensive graduate program designed to equip global educators with the knowledge and skills necessary for leadership positions in independent international schools. This program seeks to prepare exemplary school leaders.
Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor: Linda Mayger, maygerl@tcnj.edu
Admission Requirements: Students applying to a graduate program
- Undergraduate and graduate degrees from an accredited college or university
- Competitive GPA
- Teaching certificate or evidence of successful educational experience under a valid provisional or standard New Jersey or equivalent certificate (N.J.A.C 6A:9-12.5)
- At least five completed years of successful teaching or educational experience, as noted above, at the time of application
Admission Requirements: Students applying as visiting students
Visiting students are permitted to take up to three graduate courses for either professional development or exploratory pursuits in a graduate program.
Students who plan to take more than three graduate courses must apply for admission before reaching the 9-credit threshold for visiting students. Students will not be able to register for courses beyond the 9-credit threshold.
Interested students must submit a visiting student application to the Office of Graduate Enrollment.
Program Modality
The graduate courses in the Global Educational Leadership Programs are offered online throughout the academic year and summer.
Graduation Requirements and Graduation Documents
- A minimum of 27 credits.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
- Satisfactory completion of all required courses.
- Completion of all departmental requirements for the associated certificates.
Note: Individual courses may fill the requirements of more than one certificate program, but will only be counted as the stated credit amount toward the overall degree.
- TCNJ Certificate
- Certificate of Qualification
- Graduation Information
Program Requirements/Program Planner
EDAD 688/Practicum/Seminar in School Administration 3 cr.
Required for students not currently employed in administrative roles
Program Planner – Review all course requirements