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17 Master's degrees offered by the university
Reading Specialist and Supervisor
The Reading Specialist and Supervisor programme of Rutgers University is designed for certified teachers who wish to work as a reading/literacy specialist, coach, basic skills teacher, or supervisor in public and private schools, serving grades K through 12.
Education, Culture, and Society
The Education, Culture, and Society programme at Rutgers University prepares its graduates with broad, interdisciplinary understandings of educational institutions, processes, and ideas.
Teaching
The Teaching programme of Rutgers University provides students with a professional and practical foundation in pedagogy, classroom practices, and theory.
Elementary Education (K-6)
The Elementary Education (K-6) programme of Rutgers University is designed for individuals who already possess a bachelor’s degree and wish to pursue both teacher certification and a master’s degree in education at the same time.
School Counseling
The School Counseling programme at Rutgers University with school counseling certification at the GSE is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programmes (CACREP) and is designed to prepare culturally competent professional school counselors.
Literacy Education
The Literacy Education programme of Rutgers University is designed for teachers who currently work in, or wish to work in literacy education at any grade level and seek a comprehensive, empirically motivated understanding of the field.
Special Education General Studies
The Special Education General Studies programme of Rutgers University provides advanced graduate preparation for both certified special and general education teachers. The option to obtain New Jersey certification as a learning disabilities teacher consultant (LDT-C) is provided.
Special Education with Teacher of Students with Disabilities
The Special Education with Teacher of Students with Disabilities programme at Rutgers University prepares certified educators to become teachers of students with disabilities within an elementary or secondary school setting.
Science Education
The Science Education programme of Rutgers University is designed to promote the exploration of topics in physical science, biological science, or general science education depending on the student’s expressed field of interest, and allows for a comprehensive and truly personalized educational experience.
Social Studies Education
The Social Studies Education programme at Rutgers University is designed for certified teachers who seek a more comprehensive, empirically motivated understanding of social studies education.
Mathematics Education
The Mathematics Education programme of Rutgers University is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree, possess a strong mathematical or technical background, and are interested in advanced study in mathematics learning and teaching.
Adult and Continuing Education
The Adult and Continuing Education course of Rutgers University is designed to equip graduates with both a conceptual and practical understanding of the adult learner and how to create and evaluate appropriate learning opportunities to meet their needs.
Learning, Cognition and Development
The Learning, Cognition and Development programme of Rutgers University is intended for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and wish to study the psychology of human learning, cognition, and development as it applies to education.
College Student Affairs
The College Student Affairs course at Rutgers University combines hands-on learning opportunities with rigorous curriculum based on the academic requirements set forth by the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education.
Language Education
Led by expert faculty and informed by research-driven curriculum, the Language Education programme at Rutgers University offers students the opportunity for advanced study in the area of linguistics, language pedagogy, and the cultural context of language education.
Teaching Spanish
The Teaching Spanish programme of Rutgers University is a graduate degree intended primarily for people who want to be teachers in the K-12 system or perhaps in two-year colleges; it is different from a traditional MA in that it focuses on providing training that will be of practical use to K-12 teachers.
Teacher Education
The Teacher Education course at Rutgers University provides students with a strong foundation in educational theory and practice, a comprehensive understanding of diversity in classrooms, and a clear sense of professional and clinical best practices.