Elementary Education Co-major with K–6 Certification (With Major in Arts and Sciences)
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS CONCENTRATION ARE:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
- A minimum of B- or better on all education courses
- Passing scores on the Praxis CORE, or 560 verbal, 540 Math on the SAT, or 23 or higher on the ACT, or 155 verbal, 156 quantitative on the GRE.
Passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators Tests, as of 9/1/19:
- Math Test #5733 Passing Score 150
- Reading Test #5713 Passing Score 156
- Writing Test #5723 Passing Score 162
Students who meet the score levels below are not required to take the Praxis CORE:
SAT Scores
- If taken in 2016: Math 540, Reading 550
- If taken in 2017-18: Math 530, Reading 540
- If taken in 2019 : Math 530, Reading 530
- If taken in 2020-present: Math 520, Reading 530
ACT Scores
- If taken before 8/28/1989: Math 23, English 20
- If taken on or after 8/28/1989: Math 23, English 23
GRE Scores
- If taken before 8/1/2011: Quantitative 720, Verbal 530
- If taken on or after 8/1/2011: Quantitative 156, Verbal 155
For more information on Praxis exams: https://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Completion of NJCU General Education requirements or equivalent
- Completion of 30 credits from the College of Arts & Sciences
- Passing scores on appropriate Praxis exams
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Completion of clinical Clinical Practice 1 and Clinical Practice 2.
- Students will be required to complete a sequence of 50 observation hours in Phase I, as per NJDOE guidelines
This includes submission of the performance assessment, as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Students with 30 credits in designated content areas may be eligible to add middle school extension certifications (grades 6-8). Speak with an advisor for details.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses (Prerequisites: See EDU advisor for options) | ||
BIOL 106 | Practical Nutrition | 3 |
or BIOL 224 | The Human Body | |
or BIOL 225 | Human Sexual Biology | |
or APPROVED BIO ALTERNATIVE | ||
MATH 215 | Problem Solving in Mathematics (Required of students who have yet to meet Praxis Core Math requirement) | 3 |
MATH 271 | Algebra and Probability in Elementary Education (Required of students who have yet to meet Praxis Core Math requirement) | 3 |
Phase I (Phase I must be completed prior to admission to the Elementary Education program. Students may take Phase I only prior to passing the Praxis CORE): | ||
EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
Phase II With approval of advisor students may combine Phases II and III (Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Phase I, passing score on the Praxis CORE -- unless exempt): | ||
EDU 330 | Focus: Development, Behavior and Learning | 3 |
EDU 490 | Rethinking Education | 3 |
or EDU 315 | Differentiating Instruction:Mtng Needs of Urban Stdnts from Cultrly,Ling.,&Academic Diverse Bckgrnds | |
Phase III (Courses should be taken concurrently. Fall semester only): | ||
EDU 331 | Clinical Practice I (Must be taken in the fall) | 2 |
EDU 361 | Elementary Social Studies Methods | 2 |
EDU 362 | Elementary Science Methods | 2 |
EDU 363 | Elementary Math Methods | 2 |
LTED 360 | Elementary Reading & Language Workshop | 2 |
Phase IV (Courses must be taken concurrently. Spring semester only): | ||
EDU 485 | Classroom Management and Assessment Internship Seminar | 2 |
EDU 470 | Concurrent Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
EDU 480 | Clinical Practice II (Must be taken in the proceeding spring) | 8 |
Freshman | ||
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Semester 1 | Credits | |
ENGL 101 or ESL 101 | English Composition I or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
INTD 101 | Orientation to College *First time freshman only | 1 |
MATH 215 | Problem Solving in Mathematics | 3 |
LTED 160 | Languages of Power and Social Justice | 3 |
BIOL 225 or BIOL 224 | Human Sexual Biology or The Human Body | 3 |
General Education Tier ll Course | 3 | |
Credits | 17 | |
Semester 2 | ||
ENGL 102 or ESL 101 | English Composition II or English Composition I for English as a Second Language Students | 4 |
General Education Tier II course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Sophomore | ||
Semester 1 | ||
EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
MATH 271 | Algebra and Probability in Elementary Education | 3 |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
General Education Tier III Capstone course | 3 | |
General Education Tier II | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Junior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
EDU 330 | Focus: Development, Behavior and Learning | 3 |
EDU 490 or EDU 315 | Rethinking Education or Differentiating Instruction:Mtng Needs of Urban Stdnts from Cultrly,Ling.,&Academic Diverse Bckgrnds | 3 |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Credits | 15 | |
Semester 2 | ||
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 2 | |
Credits | 14 | |
Senior | ||
Semester 1 | ||
LTED 360 | Elementary Reading & Language Workshop | 2 |
EDU 331 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
EDU 361 | Elementary Social Studies Methods | 2 |
EDU 362 | Elementary Science Methods | 2 |
EDU 363 | Elementary Math Methods | 2 |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Liberal Arts Major course | 3 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2 | ||
EDU 470 | Concurrent Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
EDU 480 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
EDU 485 | Classroom Management and Assessment Internship Seminar | 2 |
Credits | 12 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Elementary Education program, we make the following claims:
- Our candidates demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
- Our candidates demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
- Our candidates demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
- Our candidates know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
- Our candidates are able to use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.