Secondary Education with K-12 Certification (with major in Arts and Sciences)
Professional Studies Building, Room 345
201-200-3081
Completion of this major prepares educators to work with children in the middle and secondary grades in specific content areas, making them eligible for Teacher Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS). Candidates for this certification must also complete a co-major offered by the William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences.
This program offers:
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classes with an increased focus on literacy in all content areas and developing quality teacher candidates who can effectively implement literacy-driven instruction to middle and secondary students
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the inclusion of a paid teacher intern program for all students
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an intentional, directed focus on the teacher as a lifelong learner through comprehensive professional development
NJCU is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. NJCU Education programs are accredited both by the Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Preparation (CAEP) and the New Jersey State Department of Education.
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
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Completion of NJCU General Education requirements or equivalent
- Successful completion of major in intended content area
- Passing scores on appropriate Praxis II Exam(s)
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Completion of clinical experience and clinical practice (student teaching)
- Students will be required to complete a sequence of 50 observation hours in Phase I as per New Jersey Department of Education guidelines
Note: For the most updated information on this teaching certification program, students are directed to contact the College of Education as changes may have occurred since publication.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 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 OR APPROVED BIO ALTERNATIVE | ||
| MATH 215 | Problem Solving in Mathematics | 3 |
| or MATH 140 | Statistics I | |
| Secondary Education Requirements | ||
| Phase I | ||
| EDU 280 | Challenges in Urban Education | 3 |
| LTED 230 | Focus: Reading Language & Literacy | 3 |
| Phase II | ||
| EDU 315 | Differentiating Instruction:Mtng Needs of Urban Stdnts from Cultrly,Ling.,&Academic Diverse Bckgrnds | 3 |
| EDU 330 | Focus: Development, Behavior and Learning | 3 |
| Phase III | ||
| EDU 331 | Clinical Practice I | 2 |
| LTED 370 | Secondary:Reading & Language Workshop | 2 |
| Check with your advisor for the required methods course from list below: | ||
| EDU 1372 | Methods and Materials of Teaching English in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDU 2372 | Methods and Materials of Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDU 3372 | Methods and Materials of Teaching Science in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDU 4372 | Methods and Materials of Teaching in Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| Phase IV | ||
| EDU 470 | Concurrent Student Teaching Seminar | 2 |
| EDU 480 | Clinical Practice II | 8 |
| EDU 485 | Classroom Management and Assessment Internship Seminar | 2 |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Secondary 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.