This Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Chinese program is designed for individuals seeking to teach Chinese language and culture, particularly at the K-12 level in American secondary schools. It aims to enhance your professional knowledge and practical skills in teaching Chinese. The program also partially fulfills the requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) to teach Chinese in K-12 schools within New Jersey. The program is offered on the College Ave Campus in New Brunswick. It is ideal for practicing teachers looking to advance their expertise or for those aspiring to enter the field of Chinese language education.
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in Chinese language and culture education, particularly within the K-12 school system. The program also supports pathways to obtaining teaching certification.
Specific tuition and fee details for graduate programs at Rutgers University–New Brunswick can be found on the Rutgers Finance and Administration website, often in PDF documents linked from their Tuition & Fees section.
The program partially fulfills the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requirements to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) to teach Chinese at K-12 schools in NJ.
The application deadline for Summer and Fall admission is May 1st. For Spring admission, the deadline is November 1st.
You will need to submit academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a statement of purpose as part of your application.
Graduates are prepared for careers as K-12 Chinese Language Teachers and Curriculum Developers for Chinese Language Programs, and the program supports obtaining teaching certification.
Tuition and fee rates vary by school and program. Please consult the Rutgers University Finance and Administration website for the most current graduate tuition and fee information.
Yes, the program partially fulfills the requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Education for obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) to teach Chinese in K-12 schools within New Jersey.