Overview
Founded in 1855, the College has grown from its early years as a teachers' college to a multipurpose institution comprising seven schools: Art, Media, and Music; Business; Culture and Society; Education; Engineering; Nursing; and Science. Graduate study is available in Culture and Society, Education, and Nursing.

TCNJ introduced its first advanced degree program, a Master of Science in elementary education, in 1947. Over the years, the number of graduate programs has steadily increased. At present there are more than thirty specialized graduate degree and certificate programs. In addition, courses in education are offered at graduate centers in Mallorca, Spain; Johannesburg, South Africa; Bangkok, Thailand; Kuwait City, Kuwait; and Caracas, Venezuela.

TCNJ's academic programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and by appropriate professional associations.

The College of New Jersey has an enrollment of approximately 5,900 undergraduate students and 1,150 graduate students.

The College of New Jersey's excellent reputation has afforded graduates outstanding opportunities when entering their professional fields. Many TCNJ graduates receive job placements through various on-campus recruitment programs sponsored by the Office of Career Services.

The Location and Community
The College of New Jersey is located on 289 acres in suburban Ewing, New Jersey, 7 miles from the state capital in Trenton. Woodlands and two lakes surround the academic and residential buildings. More than thirty major buildings make up the physical plant, most of which are built in the classic Georgian colonial architecture. The campus is 30 miles from Philadelphia and 60 miles from New York's theaters, museums, and other attractions. The nearby towns of Princeton and New Hope offer additional cultural activities.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The College of New Jersey offers the following advanced degrees: Master of Arts (M.A.) in applied Spanish studies, counselor education, English, and speech pathology; Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, and special education; Master of Education (M.Ed.) in educational leadership, elementary education, health education, learning disabilities teacher/consultant, physical education, reading, secondary education, special education, and teaching English as a second language; Master of Science (M.S.) in educational technology; Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) in adult nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner; and Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in marriage and family therapy.

Graduate certificate programs are offered in alcohol and chemical dependency counseling; bilingual education; family nurse practitioner; learning disabilities teacher/consultant studies; reading specialist; reading teacher; school licensure, preschool-grade 3; school nurse; secondary education; substance awareness coordinator; supervisor; teacher certification for international schools; teacher of the handicapped; and teaching English as a second language.

Graduate courses are given in the evenings for the convenience of the majority of graduate students, who are pursuing degrees while being employed full-time.

Facilities & Resources
The Roscoe L. West Library houses more than 560,000 volumes and 200,000 microforms and subscribes to more than 1,400 periodicals. The library subscribes to more than 75 electronic indexes, including full-text resources. The Endeavor/Voyager library online catalog and an interlibrary loan program further extend the library's research resources. The library is an active participant in a number of library networks, including the New Jersey Virtual Academic Library Environment (VALE).

The School of Education houses a speech, language, and hearing center. The College has met the challenge of the computer field's phenomenal growth with installations of computer facilities in each of its seven schools.

Expenses and Aid
Because it is state supported, TCNJ can offer graduate programs of the highest quality at two thirds to one half the cost of private colleges and universities in the area. Tuition and fees for all graduate courses is $586.85 per semester hour of credit for New Jersey residents and $755.85 per semester hour of credit for out-of-state residents. (Tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the New Jersey State Legislature.)

Financial Aid:
The College of New Jersey offers financial aid to qualified matriculated students through a combination of loans, grants, and/or employment. To be considered for all financial aid programs, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the College Financial Assistance Office. Full and partial graduate assistantships are available to qualified full-time students on a competitive basis.

Housing/Living Expenses:
As nearly all of TCNJ's graduate students attend classes part-time in the evenings, the College does not offer on-campus housing for graduate students. Graduate students who seek housing in the area can get assistance from the Office of Residence Life.

How to Apply
Students of proven ability with undergraduate degrees in appropriate fields are eligible to apply for graduate study. Applications and transcripts of all previous college or university work should be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Studies, along with the $50 nonrefundable application fee. Acceptable scores on the appropriate national standardized tests are required. Application deadlines for matriculation are April 2 for the summer session and fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. The fall semester deadline for MAT and speech pathology is March 1. These programs do not admit students for the spring semester. The special admission deadlines are August 1 for the fall semester and December 1 for the spring semester.

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