B.A. in Education

The Undergraduate Education major provides students with two State of New Jersey teacher certifications and the possibility of a third certification for Teacher of Students with Disabilities, which is optional.

The Undergraduate Education minor provides students with one certification for Secondary Education and the possibility of a second certification of Teacher of Students with Disabilities, which is optional.

All students have the option to test into additional teaching certifications.

A non-certification option is also available and provides students with the opportunity to complete the B.A. Individualized Major: Education Studies without teaching certification.

Areas of Emphasis

  • Inclusive Elementary/Early Childhood Education (Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Optional)
  • Inclusive Elementary, Middle School Math or Science Education (Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Optional)
  • Inclusive Secondary Education (Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Optional)

Requirements for Admission to the Major/Minor

  • Students who major in teacher education leading to certification must also have a second major in a liberal arts discipline at the College of Saint Elizabeth that is recognized as acceptable by the NJ Department of Education. Students who minor in Secondary Education must have a major in a discipline at the College of Saint Elizabeth that is a content area eligible for NJ Secondary Education teaching certification.
  • An overall GPA of 3.00 or above.
  • Passing score on the appropriate Praxis Core Academic Skills for Education exam recognized by the New Jersey Department of Education (www.ets.org)

Core Courses for all Education Majors and Minors (32 credits)

ED101Introduction to Education

2

ED105Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners

3

ED250Integration of Curriculum Instruction & Behavior Management

3

ED330Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12

3

ED465Clinical Practice I & Seminar

2

ED469Clinical Practice II

8

ED477Clinical Practice II Seminar & edTPA Portfolio

4

CSE105Modern Math

2

PSY251Educational Psychology

4

ED105, ED250 and PSY251 are required for TSWD certification.

ED101, ED250, ED252, ED310 and ED330 require a 10-hour field placement in a school setting.

Inclusive Track I: Elementary/Early Childhood Education Major (13 credits plus Core)

ED252Early Childhood Education

3

ED305Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School

4

ED310Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Education

3

ED330Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12

3

ED252, ED310 and ED330 require a 10-hour field placement in a school setting.

Inclusive Track II: Elementary, Middle School Math or Science Education Major (7 credits plus Core)

ED305Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School

4

ED330Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12

3

ED330 requires a 10-hour field placement in a school setting.

Inclusive Track III: Secondary Education Minor (K-12, Subject Area) (4-7 credits plus Core)

ED305Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School

4

ED330Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12

3

ED466Content Methods

1

ED330 requires a 10-hour field placement in a school setting.

Inclusive Track IV: Students with Disabilities (TSWD) Certification

Optional track: 10 credits added to courses in the Education Programs Core for a total of 21 credits. It is added to an Education Major/Minor and is not a stand-alone certification.

ED300Technology in Inclusive Special Education

3

ED451Resources and Agencies for Individuals with Disabilities

4

PSY315Psychological Tests & Measurement

4

ED451 takes place off-campus in a school setting.

Inclusive Track V: Early Childhood Minor (non-certification)

ED101Introduction to Education

2

ED105Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners

3

ED252Early Childhood Education

3

ED254Early Childhood Studies Seminar & Clinical Experience

2

PSY200Developmental Psychology

4

SOC251Sociology of the Family

4.0

ED101, ED105 and ED252 requires a 10-hour field placement in a school setting.

Course Sequence for BA in Education : Inclusive Elementary/Early Childhood Education Track

First Year

Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)

ED101Introduction to Education

2

ED105Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners

3

General Education and Electives

7-11

Spring Semester (12-16 Credits)

ED101Introduction to Education

2

ED105Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners

3

General Education and Electives

7-11

Second Year

Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)

PSY251Educational Psychology

4

ED252Early Childhood Education

3

General Education and Electives

5-9

Spring Semester (12-16 Credits)

ED200Behavior Managment

3.0

ED220Curriculum Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom

3.0

General Education and Electives

6-10

Third Year

Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)

ED305Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School

4

ED310Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Education

3

General Education and Electives

5-9

Spring Semester (12-16 Credits)

ED305Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School

4

ED315Writing across the Curriculum in Inclusive Elementary & Early Childhood Education

3

General Education and Electives

5-9

Fourth Year

Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)

ED465Clinical Practice I & Seminar

2

ED480Senior Education Research Seminar

2

General Education and Electives

8-12

Spring Semester (12 Credits)

ED467Student Teaching

8

ED475ClincicalPracticeIISem& edTPA Portfolio

4

Capstone Requirement

Students fulfill the College of Saint Elizabeth capstone requirement by successfully completing Clinical Practice I & Seminar, Clinical Practice II, and Clinical Practice II Seminar & edTPA Portfolio. These components are presented in both written and oral forms to the Education Faculty. Preparation for the capstone requirement is offered in ED465 Clinical Practice I & Seminar and ED477 Clinical Practice II Seminar & edTPA Portfolio.