The MAEL program of study requires 36 credits and consists of eight (8), 4- credit courses, and two (2) co-requisite field-based internships, each requiring 150 hours  of practical experience.

MAEL students can complete the program in one year (accelerated format) or 21 months (traditional format). All courses must be completed within five (5) years.

Students can join the MAEL program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms.

The majority of MAEL courses are offered in a hybrid (in-person/asynchronous or virtual/asynchronous) format.

A baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a valid, state issued teaching certification. Qualified candidates are those who have completed a minimum of 1 full year of  successful teaching experience, and have the desire and potential to serve as exemplary  educational leaders.

Yes.

No. However, you must provide evidence that you have passed either the  required PRAXIS exam for your content area and hold the appropriate standard teaching certificate, or the GRE.

Yes, most all of our MAEL students work as full-time education professionals while pursuing their MAEL degree

Yes, we have several cohorts ranging from 8 – 20 teachers in districts across NJ. If you and your colleagues are interested in collaborating with us to launch a MAEL cohort in your district, please contact Program Director, Dr. Brian Chinni, at bchinni@ramapo.edu. All courses that are offered off-campus are discounted.

Yes. Up to two (2) graduate courses (8 credits) may be considered for transfer into the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program, provided the courses are from another accredited institution of higher education. In addition, decisions regarding credit transfer will be determined by the Program Director, upon careful examination of course syllabi and related assessments.

Yes. Students who hold the appropriate MA degree, have successfully completed a minimum of three (3) years of full-time employment under a NJDOE certification (teacher or educational specialist), and have successfully completed EDLD 601-EDLD 604 (initial four MAEL courses)  and/or the MASE/MSET equivalents, will be eligible for the standard NJ Supervisor Certification.

Those students who have successfully completed all MAEL coursework and administrative internship requirements, have successfully completed a minimum of five (5) years of full-time employment under a NJDOE certification (teacher or educational specialist), and pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) Praxis are eligible for the NJ Principal CE. Standard (permanent) certification is awarded by the NJDOE upon employment in a school leadership position, under the  mentoring of a school administrator for 2 years.

Tuition is approximately $895 per credit.

Estimated total cost for the MAEL K-12 program = $32,199

Estimated total cost for the MAEL -HE program = $30,410

There is no additional cost for out-of-state students.

We do have in-house payment plan options and cooperate with employer reimbursement
programs. More information can be found here https://www.ramapo.edu/student-accounts/options-policies/

Yes, Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 annually under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan programs. To qualify for a Federal Direct Stafford loan, graduate students must be enrolled for at least six  (6) credit hours per semester.  Students enrolled for less than six (6) credits may consider an alternative loan.

In addition to its outstanding professors, authentic experiential learning and overall  personalized experience, the MAEL program is delivered in multiple formats and in a manner that is practical, flexible and accommodating to the unique needs  of the practicing educational professional. Harnessing the power of modern communication and distance learning technologies, students can effectively and comfortably complete all program requirements within a one- or two-year sequence. For additional information, please visit: https://www.ramapo.edu/graduate/.