The Master of Arts Degree in Educational Technology with School Library Media Specialist certification program includes the best of both worlds. Students acquire the skills and competencies for the certification that will enable them to develop and coordinate school library media services while learning to apply multimedia to the instructional design process. Successfully completing the completely online 36-credit program leads to a Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology and a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility for the School Library Media Specialist certification. All coursework is project-based with immediate applicability to real-world practice.

Admissions requirements:

• Official transcript(s) with 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA 
• Essay
• Resume
• Interview (by telephone or virtual)

Transfer Student Information

For the purpose of transfer credit, courses taken at another accredited college or university must be approved by the University Admissions and academic departments.   

Transfer of credits from another college or university may be considered only after the student is fully matriculated into the degree program.

A maximum of one quarter of the number of credits required for a master's degree may be accepted as transfer credits from an accredited college or university if the courses for which they were earned are similar in purpose and content to those offered at NJCU, and are clearly integrated with the student's program as judged by the student's advisor and the University Admissions. Transfer credits must carry a grade of "B" (3.0) or higher; pass/fail credits are not transferable. Credits which are seven years old, or older, are not applicable to a graduate program at New Jersey City University. Credits earned to complete a previous degree may not be applied toward another degree at New Jersey City University.

If you do not hold a NJ teaching certification, you must take the following 3 courses for Advanced Standing leading to Standard NJ certification:

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Educational Technology with a Concentration in School Library Media Specialist program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
2. Demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
3. Demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
4. Know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
5. Use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.