Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education

The Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education offers an interdisciplinary approach to lifelong learning for adult learners interested in exploring the values and insights inherent in the liberal arts, humanities, and social sciences. Our Bachelor of Arts degree programs provide a deep specialization in key areas of study while providing a broad foundation in general education.  

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program at TESU serves adults who wish to prepare for advanced roles as school and district leaders. The program is fully accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program provides competencies critical to personal and professional growth.  Students will explore a range of courses in various disciplines and are able to tailor the program to meet their needs and interests.

The Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning provides students with the in-demand skills to design and strategically incorporate technology and best practices into innovative learning experiences for K-12 schools, higher education, adult learners, nontraditional students and more.

In addition, the School offers a variety of associate degrees, undergraduate certificates and graduate certificates to meet the needs of our students.

Mission

The Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education is committed to fostering knowledge, cultural awareness, and social responsibility through dynamic, learner-centric undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. Our program graduates are equipped with the expertise and values needed to meet the challenges faced by their communities and organizations in a shifting global environment.

The School’s mission is to empower students to refine their critical thinking, embrace diverse perspectives, and engage in scholarly dialogue across an array of subjects and professional disciplines. We prepare our students to thrive professionally and lead as civically engaged, socially responsible advocates in their communities, classrooms, and careers.