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New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP)

The New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®) was established to make graduate programs from Rowan University’s College of Education more accessible for teachers in New Jersey school districts. NJTOP® provides flexible online options designed to fit the demanding schedules of working teachers. By offering discounted tuition rates, shorter course formats, and a streamlined path to degree completion, the program helps New Jersey educators advance their professional goals without putting their careers or personal commitments on hold.

Key features of NJTOP® include:

 

  • Accelerated format: Most courses run just eight weeks and are offered sequentially, allowing students to complete two courses per semester while maintaining full-time employment.
  • Reduced tuition: Courses are offered at a discounted rate compared to standard Rowan tuition and fees.
  • No application fee: Teachers can get started without the added cost of applying.
  • Flexible, online learning: Designed to provide convenience without compromising quality.

NJTOP Programs

Program Level Area of Study Delivery Format Total S.H.
Bilingual Bicultural Education Endorsement Certifications and Endorsements Education Online 12
Early Childhood Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 15
Educational Technology Certificate of Graduate Study Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 15
English as a Second Language Certificate of Graduate Study Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 15
Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 15
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Certification Certifications and Endorsements Education Online 27
M.A. in Educational Technology Masters Education Online 33

M.A. in Reading Education: Reading Practitioner*

*This program will no longer be offered as part of the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program beginning in Spring 2027.

Masters Education Online 30
M.A. in School Administration Masters Education Online 36
M.A. in Special Education and Inclusive Practices Masters Education Online Visit Program
Master of Education in Teacher Leadership Masters Education Online 30
Principal Preparation Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Education Online 36

Reading Certificate of Graduate Study*

*This program will no longer be offered as part of the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program beginning in Spring 2027.

Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 15
Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 15
Supervision Certification Certifications and Endorsements Education Online 12
Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement Certifications and Endorsements Education Online 21
Teacher Leadership Certificate of Graduate Study Certificate of Graduate Study Education Online 18