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Graduate School of Education WELCOME TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (GSE) at Rutgers, The State University of NewJersey. In this introductory section of our catalog, you will learn why GSE has once again been cited by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best education schools in the nation. The following pages highlight just some of the reasons the school has achieved its reputation for excellence. General catalog information fol- lows the table of contents. You will find specific details including academ- ic calendars, admission requirements, degree programs, financial aid, tuition and fees, and faculty listings. Learning for a Lifetime CHANCES ARE THAT SOMEWHERE ALONG YOUR educational path you had a special teacher who sparked your curiosity and led you to ask questions as well as provide answers. Whether it was your reading teacher in first grade or your physics teacher in high school, this individual challenged you and introduced you to new worlds of discovery. If you wish to pursue a career in education, whether as a teacher, an administrator, a counselor, a university professor, or a researcher, we encourage you to discover what Rutgers’ Graduate School of Edu- cation has to offer. GSE at a Organized as the School of Degrees: Glance Education in 1923 ■ Name ■ Master of Education changed to Graduate School ■ Doctor of Education of Education in 1960 ■ Doctor of Philosophy (awarded Location: in conjunction with Rutgers’ New Brunswick, New Jersey Graduate School–New Brunswick) Departments: Students: 1,400 full- and part-time ■ Educational Psychology Full-Time Faculty: 59 ■ Educational Theory, Policy, Web Site: http://www.gse.rutgers.edu and Administration ■ Learning and Teaching http://www.gse.rutgers.edu | page I Leading the Dialogue on Educational Issues THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AWARDS THE . Message following degrees: master of education • doctor of education • doctor of from the philosophy (awarded in conjunction with Rutgers’ Graduate School– Dean New Brunswick). Students may specialize in specific areas Educational Theory, Policy, and Thank you for your of concentration depending upon their Administration interest in Rutgers’ Graduate School degree program. • Adult and Continuing Education of Education (GSE). Our faculty members are creative, productive Educational Psychology • Educational Administration and Supervision researchers and caring, dedicated • Counseling Psychology • School Business Administration teachers. Our students come to us • Educational Statistics and from New Jersey, the metropolitan Measurement • Social and Philosophical Foundations area, the nation, and countries around • Learning, Cognition, and • Social Studies Education the world. Together, GSE faculty and Development Learning and Teaching students conduct first-rate research • Special Education • Elementary/Early Childhood Education and scholarship that serve as the foundation for educational practice at • Language Education the pre-kindergarten, K–12, college, • Literacy Education and adult levels. Through this collabo- • Mathematics Education ration, GSE produces outstanding • Science Education scholars, educational leaders, teach- ers, and school counselors. We are proud of our graduates and the recog- Five-Year Teacher Education nition their work receives. Our gradu- Program ates have a significant impact in their All GSE departments and the majority of our profession. faculty participate in our teacher preparation This catalog provides information programs. Programs include elementary/ about our programs of study. Addi- early childhood education, mathematics, tional information about our faculty, English/reading, foreign language/ESL/ students, and facilities may be found bilingual, social studies education, special at our web site, http://www.gse. education, certification as teacher of the rutgers.edu. Once again, thank you handicapped, and certification as a learning for your interest in Rutgers’ GSE. disabilities teacher consultant. Students are admitted to the five-year teacher preparation program at the end of Richard De Lisi the junior year. Admission to the program is Acting Dean, GSE determined on a competitive basis using the following selection criteria: GPA, GRE page II | Graduate School of Education scores, a personal statement, letters of Ph.D. in Education Admission to the Ph.D. in education is recommendation, and evaluations in an The Graduate School of Education, in coop- open to individuals who have graduated from introductory course. Evidence of written and eration with Rutgers’ Graduate School–New approved institutions and who show potential verbal proficiency is a prerequisite for appli- Brunswick, offers the Ph.D. in education for for the successful completion of the cation to the program. students who seek faculty and research doctoral program. Please contact the Office All five-year programs require a liberal positions in academia, government, and the of Graduate and Professional Admissions, arts major, 96 credits of general education private sector. 18 Bishop Place, New Brunswick, New (concentrated in the first three years), and The curriculum is built around four areas Jersey 08901-8530. Call 732/932-7711, or a professional education sequence (includ- of concentration: apply online at http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu. ing a common core) concentrated in the • Educational Policy fourth and fifth years. Students receive a • Educational Psychology bachelor’s degree at the end of the fourth • Literacy Education year and continue for a master’s degree in • Mathematics Education education and a recommendation for certifi- cation to the state. The outstanding doctoral program faculty For postbaccalaureate students seeking is drawn from several schools at the univer- certification, GSE offers two-year master’s sity and comprises experts in the fields of programs that are similar to the fourth and education, psychology, and public policy. fifth years of the five-year programs. The Ph.D. program in education requires 48 credits of course work and 24 credits of dissertation study. Alumni Spotlight GSE alumni are shaping educational practice every day. Among them are: ■ Dr. Otis O. Hill (Ed.D. ’86), vice chancellor for student development and enroll- ment management, City University of New York ■ Dr. William Librera (Ed.M. ’77, Ed.D. ’82), commissioner of education, state of New Jersey ■ Dr. Cheryl Moretz (Ed.M. ’80, Ed.D. ’97), principal, Brayton Elementary School, Summit, New Jersey ■ Dr. Muriel K. Rand (Ed.M. ’84, Ed.D. ’91), dean, College of Education, New Jersey City University http://www.gse.rutgers.edu | page III Shining Examples of Excellence In 2002, Rutgers’ Board of Gover- nors created the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Chair in Education at GSE to honor Dr. Proctor’s memory and to continue his commitment to education and equality. A faculty member at the university for 15 years, Dr. Proc- tor was the first incumbent of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Chair at GSE. GSE faculty member and authority on literacy education Dr. Dorothy S. Strickland was appointed the first holder of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Chair. She has served as an adviser on literacy to U.S. Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush; has written or cowritten books, book chapters, and journal articles; and has made hundreds of presentations at conferences around the world. Dr. Strickland continues to be involved in Samuel DeWitt Proctor, Ph.D. SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR’S LIFE national policy efforts on behalf 1921–1997 is a towering example of faith, knowledge, of education. She was a keynote speaker at the Bush Administra- and action combining to shape a better tion’s White House Conference world. Educator, pastor, author, and pillar on Early Literacy and Cognitive of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Proctor Development. Her term as touched countless lives, including that of Proctor chair spans four years. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. page IV | Graduate School of Education Ensuring Education for All IN JANUARY 2002, RUTGERS’ CENTER FOR EARLY Education Research was transformed into the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). Under the direction of GSE Professor W. Steven Barnett, NIEER supports early childhood education initiatives by providing objective, nonpartisan information based on research. The goal of NIEER is to ensure that every American child receives a solid education at ages three and four. The institute offers independent, research-based advice and technical assistance addressing the practi- cal problems faced by policy makers, journalists, researchers, and educators. NIEER also works with state and national policy makers and other organiza- tions to collect, archive, and disseminate information on the status of early education access and quality, exemplary practices and policies, and public opinion. The staff regularly commissions new research and analysis on early education, develops research and communication strategies to fill gaps in knowledge, and effectively applies scientific knowledge to preschool policy. NIEER partners with other organiza- tions to develop a coherent national research agenda and to deliver and publi- cize vital information about preschool pro- grams and early education. NIEER was established at GSE with a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts. For more information, visit the web site, http://nieer.org. http://www.gse.rutgers.edu | page V Sharing Information RUTGERS’ POWERFUL NEW RUNet VOICE, DATA, AND VIDEO GSE in the News network is among the most advanced of any university.