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 Kean University Master of Arts in Sociology and Social Justice program prepares students to address inequality based on identity categories such as race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. It is the first of its kind in the state and the region. Social justice is the study of how social advantages and disadvantages are distributed, the relation­ship between social identity and inequality, and the practice of reducing the gap between them at local, national, and global levels. It is a perspective for understanding and for action. The program further seeks to inspire a commitment to democracy and firm principles of egalitarianism and equity that will prepare graduates for positions in research, teaching, public service, business and other positions where they may serve as agents of social change. The program emphasizes the interplay between theoretical and applied approaches in sociology, and provides students with an integrated culminat­ing practicum and master’s thesis experience. Successful graduates from our program will complete a total of 36 credits (including the practicum and the master’s thesis supervision). Our ideal student should have the passion to pursue jus­tice, the ability to argue for those who cannot, the knowledge to understand public issues, the courage to challenge op­pression, and the humanity to bring people together for a noble cause.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Educational Administration: Principal and Supervisor program is designed to train indi­viduals for the positions of a school principal and general supervisor in the K-12 setting. Completion of the program qualifies the individual who holds a New Jersey instructional certificate or educational services certificate and has had three years experience, for certification as a general supervisor, K-12, and five years experience for principal certi­fication, K-12. Program completion satisfies the degree and subject matter preparation requirements for a Certifi­cate of Eligibility as a principal. Principal certification candidates also must pass a written State required examina­tion; obtain an offer of employment in a position requiring the principal’s endorsement, and complete a two-year mentored residency following graduation.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Fine Arts Education: Studio program is designed primarily for individuals interested in advanced work in studio arts. Opportunities will be provided for exploration in a range of studio areas but emphasis will be placed upon advanced study in a creative field in which the student had demonstrated prior competency.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Fine Arts Education: Studio program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/studio.

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 Kean University Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program studies the various systems within the criminal justice system, the current theoretical models explaining crime and delinquency, their practical use in addressing crime and enforcement, and the use of scientific inquiry to research and address the theoretical and practical problems facing the criminal justice system currently and in the future. The Crimi­nal Justice program is designed to ensure that students keep pace with the changing environment and are pre­pared to be productive, engaged contributors to the debate on policy and practice through instruction in the three major components of the system: police, courts, and corrections.... [-]

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 Political Science provides students with a firm liberal arts foundation in the various subfields of Political Science (i.e. American Government and Politics, International Relations/Comparative Politics, Political Theory/ Foundations of Constitutional Government) with a concentration in an area of interest to each student. The program pro­vides advanced preparation for those who seek a career in the public sector at the local, state, national, and international levels. It also serves those persons interested in the area of higher education and/or more advanced graduate studies of the Ph.D. level. The curriculum also includes a strong experiential component for those seeking positions of political and academic leadership.... [-]

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 Fine Arts Education: Supervision program is designed for certified art teachers who desire additional educational background for career advancement as well as certification for supervisory positions in New Jersey school districts. The program cultivates certified district art supervisors who have the potential to lead art teachers towards contemporary, democratic and dimensional forms of education for divergent populations of children and adolescents. Specifically, this reading and writing intensive program seeks to foster art supervisors who are versed in contemporary research, understand the need for alternate methods of instruction, are knowledgeable about the assessment of instruction, demonstrate strong organizational skills and are advocates of the arts as important venues leading to global intelligence. ... [-]

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: 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: 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.

The Master of Arts in Communication Studies with a concentration in Organizational Communication prepares students to focus on a wide variety of paradigms that link the process of human communication with organizational behavior, interpersonal relationships, leadership, culture, and management practices within a diverse and changing society. Students are provided the opportunity to engage in a multifaceted course of study that is grounded in a strong theoretical base, with an emphasis on communication and culture framed within the study of organizations. Within the program, students can focus their studies toward the more traditional approach to Organizational Communication or they can take an applied approach in choosing their coursework. At the end of their studies, students are provided the option of either writing a thesis or taking a comprehensive examination.... [-]

The Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling program was accredited byCACREP in January 2012and NCATE accredited and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. It is designed to provide education, training and state certification in School Counseling formerly known as Student Personnel Services. The program provides comprehensive training in both elementary and secondary school counseling, including supervised practice and internships.

To learn more about the Master of Arts in Counseling: School Counseling program, visit http://grad.kean.edu/masters-programs/school-counseling.