Does my university owe me some reimbursement for requiring me to take the wrong classes?
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Does my university owe me some reimbursement for requiring me to take the wrong classes?
I recently graduated from an accredited university in NJ with a masters in education (Early Childhood education and a concentration in Curriculum Development). The department of education states that candidates who have majored in curriculum development are eligible to pay and apply for a supervisory certificate. However none of the courses I was required to take meet the Dept.of Ed. requirements in curriculum development. 3 years I started my degree then the university has added the required courses.
Asked on August 1, 2011 New Jersey
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Humm. I certainly think that this issue is worth looking in to. Did the school say that their program was accredited? I think that you can prove that they knew or "should have known" that the classes they offered would not get you the certificate you sought. You relied on their expertise in the area of education. Seek some legal consultation on the matter. There definitely needs to be some form of compensation given you. Perhaps going to the classes now without a cost to you? Or would you prefer to be reimbursed? You have lost a significant amount of time and that should be compensated as well. Good luck to you.
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