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Action-oriented and practitioner-focused online programs from the William Paterson University College of Education enable you to immediately apply the diverse skills and knowledge you will learn. Our focus is on creating educational leaders prepared to meet present and future challenges.

William Paterson University is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The educator preparation programs at William Paterson University have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through June 30, 2032. Full accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and have demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

Graduate Education Programs Online

Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration with a concentration in Leadership Studies

MA in Higher Education Administration Leadership

Total Tuition: As low as $16,020

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Program Duration: as few as 12 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-6)

MAT in Elementary Education (K-6)

Total Tuition: As low as $22,528.80

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Program Duration: as few as 18 months

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Credit Hours: 36

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Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-6), Alternate Route

MAT in Elementary Education (K-6), Alternate Route

Total Tuition: As low as $18,774

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Program Duration: as few as 24 months

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Credit Hours: 33

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Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Secondary Education

MAT in Secondary Education

Total Tuition: As low as $20,651.40

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Program Duration: as few as 18 months

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Credit Hours: 33

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Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Secondary Education (Alternate Route)

MAT in Secondary Education (Alternate Route)

Total Tuition: As low as $20,651.40

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Program Duration: as few as 24 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Master of Education in Curriculum and Learning with a concentration in Early Childhood Education

MEd C&L in Early Childhood Education

Total Tuition: As low as $16,020

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Program Duration: as few as 12 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Master of Education in Curriculum and Learning with a Concentration in School Library Media

MEd C&L in School Library Media

Total Tuition: As low as $20,651.40

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Program Duration: as few as 16-26 months

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Credit Hours: 36

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Master of Education in Educational Leadership

MEd in Ed Leadership

Total Tuition: As low as $16,020

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Program Duration: as few as 12 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Master of Education in Educational Leadership (With New Jersey Certifications)

MEd in Ed Leadership (With NJ Certifications)

Total Tuition: As low as $21,277.20

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Program Duration: as few as 12 months

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Credit Hours: 34

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Master of Education in Literacy with a concentration in Reading Specialist

MEd in Literacy – Reading Specialist

Total Tuition: As low as $18,774

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Program Duration: as few as 10-20 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Teacher of Students with Disabilities

MEd in Special Education – Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Total Tuition: As low as $18,774

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Program Duration: as few as 12-20 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Master of Education with a concentration in Teaching of Writing for Grades P-12

MEd in Teaching of Writing for Grades P-12

Total Tuition: As low as $16,020

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Program Duration: as few as 12 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Graduate Education Certificates Online

Early Literacy Specialist Certificate

Early Literacy Specialist Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 9 months

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Credit Hours: 18

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Educational Technology Certificate

Educational Technology Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $534

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Program Duration: 4 months

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Credit Hours: 12

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Elementary Education K-6 Certificate

Elementary Education K-6 Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 12 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Elementary Education K-6 Certificate, Alternate Route

Elementary Education K-6 Certificate, Alternate Route

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 24 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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Post Master's School Principal Certificate

School Principal Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: varies

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Credit Hours: 34

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Reading Specialist Certificate

Reading Specialist Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 12 months

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Credit Hours: 30

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School Supervisor Certificate

School Supervisor Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 6 months

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Credit Hours: 12

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Secondary K-12 Certificate

Secondary K-12 Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 18 months

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Credit Hours: 27

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Secondary K-12 Certificate (Alternate Route)

Secondary K-12 Certificate (Alt Route)

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 24 months

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Credit Hours: 24

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Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 10 months

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Credit Hours: 21

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Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate (Alternate Route)

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certificate (Alternate Route)

Per Credit Hour: $625.80

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Program Duration: 10 months

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Credit Hours: 21

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Benefits of earning an online education degree from William Paterson University:

Founded in 1855 as a normal school for the preparation of teachers, WP has a long history of providing outstanding programs in education
The MEd in Educational Leadership program has gained “National Recognition” by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council through 2024

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