1927
Jersey City, NJ

School Details

New Jersey City University was founded in 1927 as The New Jersey State Normal School in Jersey City. In 1935, authorization to offer a four-year teacher education program was granted and the school’s name was changed to New Jersey State Teachers College in Jersey City. After a few more name changes, in 1998 the institution was granted university status and subsequently renamed New Jersey City University. The school is dedicated to being diverse and ensuring its students are upwardly mobile.

NJCU offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates from the following schools and colleges:

  • Deborah Cannon Partridge Wolfe College of Education
  • College of Professional Studies
  • School of Business
  • William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences

A variety of undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates are also available online. NJCU online degrees are both challenging and renowned. These online programs feature small class sizes that are affordable and high quality. Study on your own schedule and wherever it is convenient with New Jersey City University’s online degree programs.

Accreditation & Licensing

New Jersey City University is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Education

Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Master of Arts in Reading / Reading Specialist Certificate
Master of Arts in Teaching / Elementary Education K-6
Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching / Special Education
Master of Arts in Urban Education / Administration & Supervision