The objective of Rowan University's Master of Arts (M.A.) in Equity, Access, and Success in Education is to prepare urban educators, community organizers, policymakers, school leaders, and youth-focused change agents to understand the contradictions of current school systems and meaningfully address the educational and broader socioeconomic disparities that many communities too often face. The program meets its primary objective through a focus on students understanding and applying a range of critical perspectives to study urban education and communities including from historical, legal, sociological, and political economic lenses. There are no certifications attached to the program. The program culminates in a master's degree.The M.A. inEquity, Access, and Success in Education also offers a concentration in English as a Second Language which is devoted to creating a community of educators who link efforts in multicultural education to social justice actions that promote social reform in the wider community through shaping educational practice, policy, and research. Courses prepare students to serve diverse populations in formal and informal educational settings and facilitate the study of language and literacy in conjunction with the study of the cultural, social, political, and economic contexts in which educational events and practices are embedded.Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the Master of Arts in Equity, Access, and Success in Education program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®). For more information about NJTOP, click here.
Completed Application FormBachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learningOfficial transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)Current professional resumeTypewritten statement of professional objectivesProvide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).Two letters of recommendationLetters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degreeMinimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
