The Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) Subject Matter program offers the unique opportunity for students to pursue an initial New Jersey teaching certificate and a Master's degree simultaneously.
Two full-time, semester-long clinical internship placements in public schools are also required. Throughout the program, our students are grouped together in a cohort. The M.S.T. program has a limited enrollment of approximately 25 students per year. If you are completing your undergraduate studies at Rowan, you may be able to take up to two program courses using the senior privilege option.
We highly recommend that you meet with the program advisor for a transcript review, to assure that you have taken all necessary prerequisite courses for certification.
Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) Subject Matter program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®). For more information about NJTOP, click here.
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJ DOE), not Rowan University, grants certifications based on requirements set by the state. While coursework for this program meets the academic requirements for NJ DOE certification, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that all other certification requirements are met, including, but not limited to, appropriate type and level of license and years of experience. NJ DOE certification requirements are subject to change. Certification applications are evaluated, by the NJ DOE, based on current state requirements. For current NJ DOE licensure information, visit: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/