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 Saint Elizabeth University 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 Saint Elizabeth University 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)
| ED101 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ED105 | Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED250 | Integration of Curriculum Instruction & Behavior Management | 4 |
| ED330 | Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12 | 3 |
| ED465 | Clinical Practice I & Seminar | 2 |
| ED469 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
| ED477 | Clinical Practice II Seminar & edTPA Portfolio | 4 |
| SEU105 | Modern Math | 2 |
| PSY251 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
Inclusive Track I: Elementary/Early Childhood Education Major (13 credits plus Core)
| ED252 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED305 | Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School | 4 |
| ED310 | Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED330 | Literacy 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)
| ED305 | Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School | 4 |
| ED330 | Literacy 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)
| ED305 | Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School | 4 |
| ED330 | Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12 | 3 |
| ED466 | Content 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.
| ED300 | Technology in Inclusive Special Education | 3 |
| ED451 | Resources & Services for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
| PSY315 | Psychological Tests & Measurement | 4 |
ED451 takes place off-campus in a school setting.
Inclusive Track V: Early Childhood Minor (non-certification)
| ED101 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ED105 | Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| ED252 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED254 | Early Childhood Studies Seminar & Clinical Experience | 2 |
| PSY200 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| SOC251 | Sociology of the Family | 4 |
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)
| ED101 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ED105 | Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| General Education and Electives | 7-11 |
Spring Semester (12-16 Credits)
| ED101 | Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ED105 | Nature & Needs of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| General Education and Electives | 7-11 |
Second Year
Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)
| PSY251 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
| ED252 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| General Education and Electives | 5-9 |
Spring Semester (12-16 Credits)
| General Education and Electives | 6-10 |
Third Year
Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)
| ED305 | Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School | 4 |
| ED310 | Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| General Education and Electives | 5-9 |
Spring Semester (12-16 Credits)
| ED305 | Math & Science Curriculum in Elementary Education & Middle School | 4 |
| General Education and Electives | 5-9 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester (12-16 Credits)
| ED465 | Clinical Practice I & Seminar | 2 |
| General Education and Electives | 8-12 |
Spring Semester (12 Credits)
Capstone Requirement
Students fulfill the 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.