Program Overview
The Education: Preschool Through Grade-3 at The State University of New Jersey is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education: Preschool Through Grade-3 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: New Brunswick, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education: Preschool Through Grade-3 programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Literacy Development in the Early Years
- Theories and Practices of Early Education
- Learning and Teaching in the Early Childhood Classroom
- Child, Family, and Community: Relationships in Development
- Cognition and Language from Birth to Age Eight: Normal Development and Implications for Risk and Disability
- Enhancing Learning and Development for Infants and Young Children
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Official academic transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate studies must be submitted. Applicants are not usually admitted with a GPA of less than 2.75 in their most recent degree. One letter of recommendation/experience. A photocopy of a New Jersey Standard Instructional Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) is required - upload in "Supporting Material" section. No program requirements may be met at any other institution.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 14,064 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 8,268 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The State University of New Jersey directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The State University of New Jersey
The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, United States
The State University of New Jersey, commonly known as Rutgers University, is a public research university headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1766, it is one of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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