Learning is a continuous process, spanning educational levels and bridging seasons. Whether you are a working professional, current college student, or even a high school student, The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) enables you to advance your education. Explore the wide array of offerings at the No. 1 public college in U.S. News and World Report’s list of Regional Universities (North).

Graduate Education

TCNJ is committed to serving the graduate education needs of education professionals. Established in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, the first teacher training school in the state and the ninth in the nation, TCNJ has evolved into a multi-dimensional, highly selective institution made up of seven academic schools.

Apart from graduate degree and non-degree programs for new and experienced teachers, TCNJ offers programs in Counselor Education, English, Gender Studies, Literacy, Nursing (including School Nursing), and Public Health, plus a new MEd Integrative STEM program. For more information, a Graduate Open House is scheduled for September 6 (graduate.tcnj.edu).

Continuing Education

In concert with its commitment to the transformative power of education and the development of lifelong learners and leaders, TCNJ works with faculty and deans to thoughtfully develop exceptional new offerings in continuing and professional education. Topics include those of interest to education, nursing, and business professionals, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs and coders. Of particular interest are programs designed to enhance knowledge around reading instruction, dyslexia, English language arts, Fundamentals of Engineering review, Nurse Informatics, and professional development for nurse educators by the TCNJ QSEN Institute Regional Center. Fall 2017 opportunities can be found at cpe.tcnj.edu and include:

• Launch Academy ​EDU Mini Bootcamp: Accessible, Responsive Websites with HTML5 and CSS3 led by Dan Pickett, co-founder of Launch Academy Coding Boot Camps, September 14-16

• Essential Business Skills: The Art and Science of Sound Decision Making, September 27; and Project Management Essentials, October 25

• Digital and Interactive Media Mini Courses: Data Visualization Through 3D Printing; Fun with SMS; and Launch Your Own Etsy Shop, dates vary

Summer, Winter, and Pre-College

In addition to the many courses offered by TCNJ during multiple summer and winter sessions (summer.tcnj.edu, wintersession.tcnj.edu) — in formats that include face-to-face, blended, online, and travel — TCNJ also offers summer pre-college programs for high school students (residential and non-residential, credit and non-credit bearing). For summer 2018, visit precollege.tcnj.edu and learn about:

• Bonner Summer Pre-College Program — July: The Bonner Center at TCNJ focuses on learning through community engagement. Rising 11th & 12th graders learn and serve with college students from one of the best “domestic peace corps” programs in the country; live on one of the most beautiful campuses in the region; have an option to earn four college credits; meet like-minded students; and build a service portfolio for high school graduation requirements or college applications.

• Pre-College Academy Series — July: Rising 9th-11th grade students will participate in career exploration alongside TCNJ faculty; experience learning on a beautiful college campus with peers interested in intellectual challenges; and learn how to highlight pre-college experiences in the college admissions process.

More information, including program specifics, contacts, deadlines, and more is available through advancinged.tcnj.edu.