B.A. in Education
Students must double major in education and in another discipline per SEU policy.
- Early Childhood Education Concentration (P-3)
- Elementary Education Concentration (K-6)
- Elementary and Middle School Math OR Science Education Concentration (K-6 and 5-8 Math OR Science)
Minor in Secondary Education (The students major in an approved discipline which will lead to K-12 certification in that discipline. NJ DOE approved disciplines are Art, English, Mathematics, Biological Science, Chemistry, Social Studies)
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification (This is not a stand alone program. The program is three additional special education courses which when added to one of the concentrations and/or minor allows the student to be eligible for the additional TOSD endorsement (Teacher of Students with Disabilities).
Requirements for Admission to the Major/Minor
- 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 |
| ED309 | Introduction to Curriculum Design and Instruction | 3 |
| 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 |
Early Childhood Education Concentration (12 credits plus Core)
| ED252 | Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED309 | Introduction to Curriculum Design and Instruction | 3 |
| ED310 | Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED330 | Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12 | 3 |
ED330 require a 20-hour field placement in a school setting.
Elementary Education Concentration (9 credits plus Core)
| ED309 | Introduction to Curriculum Design and Instruction | 3 |
| ED310 | Emergent Literacy in Inclusive Elementary and Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| ED330 | Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12 | 3 |
ED330 require a 20-hour field placement in a school setting.
Elementary, Middle School Math or Science Education Concentration (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 20-hour field placement in a school setting.
Secondary Education Minor (K-12, Subject Area) (6 credits plus Core)
| ED309 | Introduction to Curriculum Design and Instruction | 3 |
| ED330 | Literacy in Content Areas, Curricula K -12 | 3 |
ED330 requires a 20-hour field placement in a school setting.
Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Concentration
Optional concentration: 9 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 |
| ED325 | Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Materials | 3 |
| ED451 | Resources & Services for Individuals with Disabilities | 3 |
Capstone Requirement
Students fulfill the capstone requirement by successfully completing Clinical Practice I & Seminar, Clinical Practice II, and Clinical Practice II Seminar.