College of Education and Human Services

Overview

Rider University / College of Education and Human Services is located in Lawrenceville, NJ, in a suburban setting.

Departments & Programs

Program in Counseling Services

Program in Organizational Leadership

Program in School Psychology

Program in Special Education

Program in Teaching

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Master of Arts (MA)
Specialist in Education (Ed S)
(Certificate)

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE (counseling, school psychology), MAT Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Alternate accepted Internship, portfolios
Other Advanced Degrees	Entrance Exam PRAXIS Internship, professional portfolio

Admissions

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	May 1st	March 15th	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	November 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE (counseling, school psychology), MAT
Master's Degree Requirements	Interview, resume, letters of recommendation

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Gifted students, self-esteem, hope and mental health, conflicts in group work, cultural diversity and counseling assessment of special needs in children
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ  08648-3001
United States

Contact Dr. Sharon J. Sherman
Dean
Email: ssherman@rider.edu
Phone: 609-895-5048

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