M.A. in Education (Online)

The 黑料社 Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Program helps certified professionals develop into master teachers by offering 100% online coursework leading to an array of graduate level instructional and educational services endorsements.

Our programs are CAEP-accredited, New Jersey Department of Education-approved, and eligible for .


The 黑料社 Master of Arts in Education program empowers educators to enhance their knowledge, apply educational theory, and implement effective pedagogical strategies. Our commitment to professionalism is demonstrated through caring relationships, reflective teaching practices, and active involvement in learning communities.

The MAED program offer the following degree options:

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Online Degree Options
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Content Instruction and Assessment Track

The Content, Instruction, and Assessment track is designed to meet the needs or practicing teachers through a flexible course of study that incorporates a core of pedaogy and research courses.  Students can choose to take content courses in the areas of ESL, Bilingual/Biculural, or Supervisor to earn New Jersey endorsements.  Students can also choose content courses in other disciplines that provide opportunities to tailor the MAED program to their own individual needs.

Principal/Supervisor Track

The Principal/Supervisor track at 黑料社 prepares educators for leadership roles with the credentials to earn principal and supervisor endorsements. Candidates must have three years of successful teaching or educational services experience to qualify for the Supervisor certificate, and five years for the Principal certificate. The program offers options for those pursuing an MAED degree or those with an existing master's degree. 

MAED Supervisor and Principal Endorsement Curriculum and Sequence of Courses (PDF)

Post-Master Principal Endorsement Curriculum and Courses (PDF)

Literacy Track with option of Reading Specialist

The Literacy Track prepares educators to design literacy programs for diverse learners.

With the option to pursue a Reading Specialist endorsement, this program equips teachers to support literacy development across a range of student abilities and backgrounds.

Literacy Track Reading Specialist Curriculum Worksheet with Sequence of Courses (PDF)

Alternate Route / Certificate of Eligibility Track

黑料社's Alternate Route (CE) program provides a flexible, graduate-level route for those pursuing teacher certification in New Jersey but have not completed a formal teacher preparation program.  All credits earned through the CE program can be applied towards a Master's degree.  Teachers can also seamlessly earn  TOSD, ESL/BE, or Supervisor endorsements as they complete their CE coursework.  

Special Education Track (with LDT/C option)

The Special Education track prepares teachers to work with students with a wide range of disabilities through advanced studies.  The track leads to a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement. Students also have the option to continue their studies to also earn a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant endorsement.  The LDT/C endorsement prepares teachers to serve on a Child Study team.

Special Education/LDTC Degree Sequence of Courses (PDF)

Education Faculty

 

Susan Cydis, Ed.D. (Widener University)

Susan Cydis, Ed.D. (Widener University)

Professor of Education & Associate Chair of Special Education
(609) 626-3819 |  J-211
Dana Grasso, M.Ed. (Wilmington University)

Dana Grasso, M.Ed. (Wilmington University)

Teaching Specialist, Special Education
626-3110 | J-206
Priti Haria, Ph.D. (University of Delaware)

Priti Haria, Ph.D. (University of Delaware)

Associate Professor of Education & Co-Chair of Disability Studies Minor
(609) 652-4990 | G-209 
Harvey Kesselman, Ed.D. (Widener University)

Harvey Kesselman, Ed.D. (Widener University)

President Emeritus & Professor of Education
609-652-4712 | AC327C
Kimberly Lebak, Ed.D. (University of Pennsylvania)

Kimberly Lebak, Ed.D. (University of Pennsylvania)

Professor of Education & Program Chair of MAED
(609) 626-6017 | F-241 
Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, Ph.D. (Syracuse University)

Chelsea Tracy-Bronson, Ph.D. (Syracuse University)

Associate Professor of Education
(609) 652-4495  | G-255 
Daniel Tulino, Ph.D. (Rowan University)

Daniel Tulino, Ph.D. (Rowan University)

Assistant Professor of Education 
(609) 761-1259 | J-225

Educational Endorsements