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At Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, we take pride in our diverse range of academic programs, including over 20 graduate certificates, master’s degrees, and doctoral programs. These offerings span a wide spectrum of disciplines, from biology and data science to creative writing and psychology.
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Degree Programs
PREVENTION SCIENCE
M.S. | PH.D.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Executive M.P.A. | M.P.A.
Certificate Programs
Education & Teacher Prep
Certificate Overview
The Bilingual endorsement allows the holder to teach Bilingual/Bicultural education in all public schools. The certificate for Bilingual requires 12 credit hours of formal instruction in linguistics, language acquisition, developing literacy skills for the second language learner, and methods and theory of bilingual/ESL education.
Students will take courses in:
- Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Developmental Literacy for ESL & Bilingual Learners
- Methods & Theory of Teaching ESL & Bilingual Learners
The Learning Outcomes for the program include:
- Students will learn how to assess second language learners and teach them effectively in the aspects of language including speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Students will create, evaluate, and use English language teaching materials.
- Students will explore how languages function historically, socially, and culturally.
- Students will learn how to develop the literacy skills of the second language learner.
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Visit this link to start your application.
Contact
Dr. Sara Becker
Teacher Education Graduate Program Director
(856) 225-6409
sara.becker@rutgers.edu
Certificate Overview (Beginning Spring 2025)
The Supervisor Certificate (endorsement) is required in the state of New Jersey for all supervisors of instruction and athletic directors who do not hold a standards principal’s endorsement. A supervisor is defined as any school officer who is charged with authority and responsibility for the continuing direction and guidance of the work of instructional personnel. The endorsement also authorizes appointment as an assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum and/or instruction (paraphrased from the NJDOE site). Students who enroll in this program would be seeking to advance in their current role to become effective leaders in New Jersey (or elsewhere) K-12 schools.
Students will take courses in:
- Supervision of Instruction (3 credits)
- Curriculum Design and Development for Instructional Leaders (3 credits)
- Leadership Dynamics (3 credits)
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3 credits)
The Learning Outcomes for the program include:
- Students will learn the general principles of instructional staff supervision for grades PK-12.
- Students will create, evaluate, and use English language teaching materials.
- Students will create, evaluate, and develop curriculum tools.
- Students will explore how to supervise instructional staff and the development of curricula.
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Visit this link to start your application.
Contact
Dr. Sara Becker
Teacher Education Graduate Program Director
(856) 225-6409
sara.becker@rutgers.edu
Certificate Overview
This seven course sequence will allow the student to earn this certificate at Rutgers and will align the student to apply to the state for a Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement. This can stand alone as a seven course sequence for those students who have a license already and are looking to add on Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Or, it can go alongside a student’s initial certification program in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary as an Rutgers certificate with eligibility to earn the additional state endorsement.
Certificate Requirements
- Psychological Foundations of Learning– 56:300:500 (3 credits)
This course examines child and adolescent development and focuses on developmental stages, learner motivation, student interests, creating a healthy learning climate, language development, and individual differences. (NJPST 1, 2, 3)
- Exceptionalities – 56:300:501 (3 credits)
A survey of the neurological, sensory, orthopedic, communicative, and social disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, present in children, and the impact of these on the psychological and academic development of the child. Students will also examine the impact of the disabilities on cognitive, mental, and social growth, the factors to be considered in assessment and rehabilitative developments, and strategies for professional collaboration to meet students’ needs. (NJPST 1, 2, 10, 11)
- Managing Student Behaviors – 56:300:502 (3 credits)
An examination of behavioral and psychotherapies for the range of behaviors found in the classroom. The course will equip students with a variety of researched-based strategies and models of discipline to address behavior management of all students in a classroom. (NJPST 1, 2, 3)
- Early Childhood/ Elementary Classroom Assessments 56:300:507 (3 credits) OR Secondary Classroom Assessments 56:300:508 (3 credits)
An overview of the knowledge, skills, and understanding of assessment issues related to students in both general and special education settings. The types and characteristics of developmentally appropriate assessments, both formal and informal, and the use of assessment to set instructional goals, monitor progress, and determine the effectiveness of instruction. (NJPST 6)
- Language and Literacy in Special Education 56:300:530 (3 credits)
An analysis of the development of language and literacy skills in both typical and atypical development. Students will examine current reading and communication strategies as they relate to the various academic disciplines in education. (NJPST 1, 2, 4, 5)
- Instructional Strategies for Special Education 56:300:531 (3 credits)
A survey of the research-based instructional strategies, materials, and technologies necessary for a classroom of diverse learners. Students will learn to plan both short and long-term units of instruction for a variety of instructional settings, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Students will also gain practice in assessing students’ needs and using this information as a basis for choosing materials and content, planning, and presenting such information. (NJPST 3, 5, 7, 8)
- The Special Education Process 56:300:532 (3 credits)
A detailed analysis of the special education process from identification to transition into adulthood and independence. Students will learns the principles of collaboration, both internal and external to the classroom, school, and special education procedures. (NJPST 7, 9, 10, 11)
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Contact
Dr. Sara Becker
Teacher Education Graduate Program Director
(856) 225-6409
sara.becker@rutgers.edu
Certificate Overview
The ESL endorsement as a state license allows the holder to teach English as a Second Language in all public schools. The ESL certificate program requires 15 credit hours of instruction in linguistics, language acquisition, developing literacy skills for the second language learner, methods and theory of bilingual/ESL education and the structure of American English.
Students will take courses in:
- Linguistics
- Second Language Acquisition
- Developmental Literacy for ESL & Bilingual Learners
- Methods & Theory of Teaching ESL & Bilingual Learners
- Structure of American English
The Learning Outcomes for the program include:
- Students will learn how to assess second language learners and teach them effectively in the aspects of language including speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- Students will create, evaluate, and use English language teaching materials.
- Students will explore how languages function historically, socially, and culturally.
- Students will gain in-depth knowledge of the structure of American English.
- Students will learn how to develop the literacy skills of the second language learner.
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Visit this link to start your application.
Contact
Dr. Sara Becker
Teacher Education Graduate Program Director
(856) 225-6409
sara.becker@rutgers.edu
History
Certificate Overview
Graduate students at Rutgers University–Camden have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Public History along with their current degree program. The completion of the Certificate will be noted on a student’s transcript.
Certificate Requirements
To be awarded a Certificate in Public History graduate students would need to complete the following 3 courses:
- Issues in Public History
- A public history elective
- An internship in public history or an approved substitution for this course (such as an Independent Study public history project, the Practicum in Public History Course, or an Eagleton Program Internship).
For History graduate students, courses taken to earn the Public History Certificate are in addition to courses taken to earn the Master’s Degree and cannot be counted for credit for both the Master’s Degree and the Public History Certificate.
Apply
Complete the Application for Admission to Candidacy for Certificate [DOCUSIGN] form.
- Please include the graduate certificate coordinator’s name and email address prior to starting the form.
- The electronic form must be completed by the appropriate deadline in order for the Dean’s Office to complete the final review and graduation certification.
Public History Contact
Dr. Nick Kapur
Public History Certificate Coordinator
(856) 225-6353
nick.kapur@rutgers.edu
Public Policy & Administration
Certificate Overview
The Public and Nonprofit Management certificate is offered by the Department of Public Policy and Administration (DPPA) at Rutgers–Camden.
- Online or In Person
- Only Four Classes
- Explore a career in a nonprofit or government agencies
- Develop management skills for government or nonprofit management
This Certificate Program will Allow You To:
- Advance your career in a nonprofit or government agency and;
- Develop management skills for government or nonprofit management.
Certificate Requirements
Students complete four (4) classes selected from the list below- for a total of 12 credits. Courses are offered online or in person.
- Public and Nonprofit Management (Fall/Summer)
- Organizational Behavior (Fall)
- Introduction to Public Budgeting (Fall/Spring)
- Public & Nonprofit Information Management (Spring)
- Human Resource Management (Fall/Spring)
Apply
How to apply for the Public and Nonprofit Management Certificate Program:
- To create an account, go to here.
- Choose to create a community ID or enter your existing Rutgers ID and “apply now”.
- Select Graduate for the level of application.
- Under the application selection for applicant type, select non-degree (see figure 1 below).
- Continue to the following sections and complete as required. An application fee is required. Certificate students who later apply to the MPA degree program at Rutgers-Camden will have the application fee waived. At the Program of study section, the applicant must select the following:
- Applicant type – non-degree (see figure 2 below)
- Area of study – Public Administration
- Location – Camden
- Program selection – Public Administration (non-degree) Camden
- Public and Non-profit Management
- A resume and “unofficial copy” of your undergraduate transcript are required.
Application Requirements:
- Unofficial undergraduate transcript
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Public & Nonprofit Management Certificate Contact
Dr. Angie McGuire
Public and Nonprofit Management Certificate Coordinator
(848) 932-4750
angie.mcguire@rutgers.edu
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Certificate Overview
Graduate students at Rutgers University–Camden have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Data Science along with their current degree program. The completion of the Certificate will be noted on a student’s transcript.
Students must complete four or more classes (12 or more credits) in statistics, data management, and research design to obtain the Data Science Certificate.
Certificate Requirements
Core Courses – Complete minimum 2 courses (6 credits):
Data Science
- Foundations of Data Science
- Algorithms for Data Science
- Statistical Methods for Data Science
- Probability and Stochastic Processes for Data Science
- Regression and time series forecast
- Data Management and Visualization
- Applied Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Data Processing
- Geographic Information Systems for Data Science
- AND any other (created in the future) course from the MS in Data Science (56:219)
Math/Computer Science
- Big Data Algorithms
- Linear Algebra and Applications
- Visualizing Mathematics by Computer
Social Science/Humanities
- MPA Research Methods
- Financial Management of Public Programs
- Data Visualization=56:219:521 Data Management and Visualization
- Data Management
Elective Courses
Complete two courses (6 credits): ONE additional elective may be approved by certificate coordinator.
Math
- Linear Algebra and Applications
- Visualizing Mathematics by Computer
- Statistical Reasoning
Computer Science
- Parallel, Distributed and Cloud Computing
- Database Systems
Social Science/Humanities
- Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Special Topic in Criminal Justice: Using Crime Data
- Special Topics: Data-Motivated Storytelling
- Quantitative Methods I
- Quantitative Methods II
- GIS for the Public Sector
- Quantitative Methods II=56:824:709 Quantitative Methods II
- Public Management Information Systems
- Quantitative Methods
- Using Archival Data to Study Children
- Distant Reading with Text Analysis
- Creative Coding
- Information security management (aligned with CISSP certification)
- Design for Causal Analysis
- Introduction to Implementation Science and Program Evaluation
Business School
- Managing Projects and IT
Apply
Complete the Application for Admission to Candidacy for Certificate [DOCUSIGN] form.
- Please include the graduate certificate coordinator’s name and email address prior to starting the form.
- The electronic form must be completed by the appropriate deadline in order for the Dean’s Office to complete the final review and graduation certification.
Data Science Certificate Contact
Dr. Adam Okulicz-Kozaryn
Data Science Certificate Coordinator
(856) 225-6353
adam.okulicz.kozaryn@gmail.com
Certificate Overview
Graduate students at Rutgers University–Camden have the opportunity to earn a Certificate in Statistics along with their current degree program. The completion of the Certificate will be noted on a student’s transcript.
Certificate Requirements
Complete at least one course (3 credits):
- 56:645:563 Statistical Reasoning
- 56:645:567 Statistical Models
Complete three courses (9 credits):
- 56:645:549 Linear Algebra and Applications
- 56:645:556 Data Visualization
- 56:645:558 Theory and Computation in Probability and Queuing Theory
- 56:645:563 Statistical Reasoning
- 56:645:565 Time Series & Forecasting
- 56:645:567 Statistical Models
Up to two courses listed below may be counted toward the certificate:
- 56:120:582 Special Topics in Biology: Evolutionary Sequence Analysis
- 56:120:590 Population Ecology
- 56:121:520 Essentials of Biomathematics I
- 56:121:555 Cheminformatics
- 56:121:552 Genome Informatics
- 56:163:661 Quantitative Methods
- 56:198:501 Data Structures and Algorithmic Problem Solving in Python
- 56:198:562 Big Data Algorithms
- 56:198:567 Applied Probability
- 56:202:600 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
- 56:202:601 Data Analysis in Criminal Justice
- 56:824:702 Quantitative Methods I
- 56:824:709 Quantitative Methods II
- 56:830:580 Research Methods
- 56:830:650 Statistics & Research Design
- 56:830:xxx Special Topics: Data-Motivated Storytelling
Apply
Complete the Application for Admission to Candidacy for Certificate [DOCUSIGN] form.
- Please include the graduate certificate coordinator’s name and email address prior to starting the form.
- The electronic form must be completed by the appropriate deadline in order for the Dean’s Office to complete the final review and graduation certification.
Contact
Dr. Haydee Herrera-Guzman
Statistics Certificate Coordinator
(856) 225-2667
haydeeh@camden.rutgers.edu