M.A. in Education
Master's Degree
Master of Arts in Education
Saint Peter’s University has a long history of developing teachers and educational administrators who bring an ethical perspective to the field of education. Our School of Education offers programs for every stage in an education professional’s career. Saint Peter’s has developed education degrees to provide teachers the essential knowledge and skills needed for today’s most demanding and diverse classrooms. You’ll find convenient campus locations, flexible course terms, and a community of life-long learners dedicated to your success.
| At A Glance | |
| Degree Awarded: | Master of Arts in Education |
| Concentrations: | Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Reading, Teaching, ESL, Pre K- 3rd Grade; School Counseling; Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis, Literacy |
| Course Locations: | Jersey City, select off‐site Locations |
| Program Duration: | Varies depending upon the program |
| Calendar: | Semester (including summers) |
| Course Format: | Evening courses, some online, some hybrid |
| Curriculum: | Educational Leadership, Reading, Teaching, ESL, Pre K- 3rd Grade; School Counseling; Higher Education; Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis, Literacy |
Accelerated BA to MA Education Degree Program
You can earn your undergraduate degree and an MA in Education in five years through our Accelerated Program.
The Accelerated BA to MA Education Degree program offers several advantages. The program:
- Accelerates the attainment of an advanced degree
- Facilitates seamless transition to a master’s degree
- Increases students’ marketability in the workforce
- Saves students time and money
For more details, see the program descriptions:
Accelerated BA to MA Education Degree Program
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Flexible Terms
Graduate programs are offered on flexible terms at our Jersey City campus, with selected programs at our Garfield, Neptune Township, South Amboy and Sparta locations.
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The Saint Peter’s University education program helped me develop my skills and become a twenty-first century educator. The professors are knowledgeable in their areas of instruction. They care about making and molding their students into future educators.
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Specializations
There are eight specializations to chose from for the Masters of Arts in Education.