The Master of Arts in Special Education: Low Incidence Disabilities program includes two concentrations: Devel­opmental Disabilities and Preschool Disabled. Students in this program focus on one concentration. Students with Developmental Disabilities are those individuals who have more severe disabilities, such as cognitive deficits, autism or other disabilities. Preschool Disabled are students with disabilities who are ages three to five years of age. The program provides students with an in-depth background in working with students who are either developmentally disabled or preschool disabled. Coursework actively involves students in critical thinking activities, where they examine and analyze theories and practices in teaching students in this domain. Students may apply to receive New Jersey certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities after the completion of the required 21 credits.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Special Education: High Incidence Disabilities program includes two concentrations: Learning Disabilities and Emotionally Disturbed. Students in this program focus on one concentration. The Learning Disabilities concentration provides students with an in-depth background in working with students who are learning disabled. Students learn about the physiological causes of learning disabilities, enabling them to gain a more holistic perspective of their students. Students plan, implement and assess instruction for learning disabled individuals in their clinical experience that takes place on campus in the Child Study Institute. The experience is incorporated into a required course, where students are trained in the learning strategies model, instruct a learning disabled student and engage in parent/teacher conferences. ... [-]

The Master of Arts in Reading Specialization: Reading Specialist program is designed to provide the skills and techniques necessary to work with pupils who have reading problems and to work with teachers in the prevention of reading disabilities. Students completing all requirements are eligible for New Jersey Certification as a Reading Specialist.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Reading Specialization: Reading Specialist program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/reading-specialist.

The Master of Arts in Reading Specialization: Basic Skills program is designed to provide in-depth training in the basic skills areas of mathematics, writing, and reading. It is designed to meet the students’ career interests for work in the elementary/secondary classroom or with college/adult populations. The curriculum focuses on the needs of classroom teachers who are responsible for increasing their students’ basic skills. It enables the graduate student to develop a general understanding of basic skills and their interrelationship; to relate this understanding and knowl­edge to the acquisition of higher-level cognitive skills.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Reading Specialization: Basic Skills program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/basic-skills-specialist.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Reading Specialization: Adult Literacy program is designed to provide advanced academic preparation for students planning to teach adults in business and industry, as well as in junior or community college settings. Graduates are capable of designing, implementing, and supervising training programs for adults in the workplace who have been identified by their employers or themselves as lacking in the basic skills of reading, speaking, and writing.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Reading Specialization: Adult Literacy program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/adult-literacy.

The Master of Arts in Mathematics Education: Teacher of Mathematics program is designed for personnel in education who wish to modernize and extend their mathematical training. In particular, secondary school teachers who want to expand their mathematical content background should select this option.

This option is recommended for those who are already certified to teach K-12 mathematics.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education: Teacher of Mathematics program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/teacher-mathematics.

The Master of Arts in Mathematics Education: Supervision of Mathematics program provides a fully approved program for teachers of mathematics who wish to become supervisors of mathematics in the secondary school setting. The program offers a balance of modern mathematical pedagogy and content.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Mathematics Education: Supervision of Mathematics program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/supervision-mathematics-education.

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program is designed for adults who seek interdisciplinary paths to knowledge, who wish to explore the values inherent in the liberal arts, who want to continue and deepen the life of the mind. This program is not intended to train students for a specialized vocation; the program has particular significance for students who wish to increase the range and depth of their knowledge in the liberal disciplines. With advisement by the coordi­nator, students plan a program that has concentration and diversity.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/liberal-studies.

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: World Languages program provides an opportunity for students already holding teaching certification to choose an academic area with a broad appeal and interest level while building essential methodological skills to disseminate information about people in the Hispanic world. The program offers an academic core that provides a specialized and thorough preparation in the Spanish language and offers the opportunity to further develop one’s knowledge of the structure of the language and how to teach it. The combination of the World Languages component (Spanish) and the Education classes is appropriate for careers in education and would be useful for careers in government and other professions as well.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Teaching English as a Second Language program is designed to prepare teachers of English as a Second Language, grades K-12, and adults. Students who do not possess an initial teaching certificate should contact the Program Coordinator or the Office of Graduate Admissions.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Teaching English as a Second Language program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/english-second-language.

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Mathematics/Science/Computer Education program is designed for the individual holding a baccalaureate degree and standard teaching certification who wishes to achieve increased understanding and skills in any combination of the areas indicated. It also provides opportunity to examine current trends and problems in these areas.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Mathematics/Science/Computer Education program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/mathematicssciencecomputer-education.

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Mastery in Teaching program is designed for the individual holding a baccalaureate degree and standard teaching certification who wishes to achieve increased understanding and skills in teaching as well as a broadened view of current trends and problems. It provides a multidisciplinary orientation which allows the candidate to broadly examine the curricula and methodology of any of the several content areas and to explore teacher-pupil interaction and cognitive processes. Students select either Track A (K-8 Specialists) or Track B (K-12 Specialists).

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Mastery in Teaching program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/mastery-teaching.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Earth Science program is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary for effective teaching of Earth Science.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Earth Science program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/earth-sciences.

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Classroom Instruction program leads to certification and a master's degree for liberal arts or science graduates seeking to become teachers in elementary, middle, or secondary schools (K-5, K-5/5-8 or K-12). Students who successfully complete Level I of their chosen track are eligible for Provisional Teaching Certification; they may then complete the remaining Levels II and III.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Classroom Instruction program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/classroom-instruction.

The Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Bilingual/Bicultural Education program is designed to prepare teachers with skills, knowledge, and attitudes to teach students who have limited proficiency in English.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Instruction and Curriculum: Bilingual/Bicultural Education program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/bilingualbicultural-education-instruction-and-curriculum.