Education

Overview

Teacher education is a longstanding strength at CSE, and our graduates are consistently in high demand as teachers and school leaders at schools in New Jersey and other states.  We offer an array of degree and certificate programs to meet the needs of everyone from undergraduates preparing for a career in teaching to mid-career teachers and school leaders seeking to advance as professional educators.  The Teacher Preparation and Educational Administration principal and supervisory programs have earned a pre-accredited approval by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years from June 2009 to June 2014.  The accreditation certifies that CSE has provided evidence that the professional education programs adhere to TEAC's Quality Principles. The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving academic degree programs for professional educators, those who will teach and lead in schools, pre-K through grade 12.  Graduates of TEAC accredited programs can be confident that they are well prepared as competent, caring, and qualified educators.  To be accredited by TEAC, educational preparation programs must have solid, independently verifiable evidence of their graduates' competence.  As can be seen in the most recent report to the New Jersey Department of Education under Title II of the Higher Education Act, 98% of students who completed the College of Saint Elizabeth's programs for initial teacher certification passed the PRAXIS test required for licensure by the state of New Jersey.  The Teacher Preparation Program and MA in Educational Leadership Program must also have an ongoing process for review and improvement, and must demonstrate the capacity to offer quality education.   

Undergraduate Teacher Education - Students preparing for careers in teaching may choose to major in Elementary Education or to connect a minor with Secondary School Certification to their major field of study. Students have hands-on classroom experiences from freshman year on, beginning with volunteer work in school settings during freshman year and culminating in senior-year student teaching. Certification options include Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3, Kindergarten to Grade 5, Special Education, and Secondary School certification. All undergraduate education majors graduate prepared for certification in at least two areas.

Graduate Programs for Educators - Graduate level programs include:

  • M.A. in Education for professional educators who wish to take on greater leadership roles in schools and other educational settings.
  • M.A. in Educational Leadership, for those seeking to become school principals or to assume other high-level administrative positions.
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, for educators seeking advanced learning to enrich their careers in schools, colleges, and other settings.

 

Teacher Certification Programs - Evening programs enable those who have a bachelor's degree to become certified in K-5 and K-12 education or to be certified as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. An accelerated, Saturday-only program leads to certification in Pre-K-3 education.

Education


B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education

The Education programs are approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) in the following areas:

  • Early Childhood and Elementary Education with Dual-Certification, P-3 and K-5
  • Non-graded (K-12) Secondary Education in the areas of Art, Biology, Chemistry, English,World Languages, Mathematics, and Social Studies
  • Non-graded Special Education (Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification.)

Additional Information:

  • All elementary/early childhood education majors are required to pursue a second major of their choice in the liberal arts or sciences. Dual-degree plans are prepared in a student’s sophomore year in consultation with academic advisors.
  • Secondary education minors must select a major in one of the following subject areas: art, biology, chemistry, English, Spanish, history, or mathematics.

All education majors and minors must pass the required PRAXIS Exam(s) prior to enrollment in senior level education courses at the 400 and 500 level. PRAXIS exams required of education majors are 0014 and 0022. PRAXIS exams required of Education minors are in the relevant content area(s).

Spring student teachers in the education major and minor must pass the PRAXIS exam(s) by May 1 of the prior academic year in order to take Ed464/465, Ed505, Ed507 and Ed466 for the minor in the Fall semester preceding student teaching.

Students who do not pass PRAXIS exam(s) by the required deadlines will not be allowed to continue as education majors or minors and enter senior 400 and 500 level courses. They will have the option of passing the PRAXIS exam(s) in order to be readmitted to the Education Program consistent with the
deadlines for Fall or Spring student Teaching and within one academic year or two semesters.

  • Students continuing their education on a part-time basis are welcome to participate in Undergraduate Education Program.
  • Consistent with New Jersey Department of Education regulations, the Undergraduate Education Program accepts into its teacher certification programs only students who are either U.S. citizens or in the process of becoming U.S. citizens. However, with the approval of the Education Program director,
    coherent sequences of courses in early childhood/elementary and secondary education are available for international students. While neither of these sequences will lead to certification, each offers comprehensive studies in education and field experiences in schools.
  • The College of Saint Elizabeth Education Programs meet the professional requirements in all other States that participate in NASDTEC’s reciprocal certification agreement.

The requirements listed below pertain to both the major and the minor:

Students formally apply for acceptance into the Elementary/Early Childhood Education major or Secondary Education minor during the second semester of their sophomore year concomitant with Ed253/254. Before admission into the major or minor and permitted to take 300, 400 and 500-level

Education courses, students:

  • must complete all basic skills requirements as well as Eng111/115 requirement prior to the end of the sophomore year
  • must have a cumulative grade-point-average of 2.75 or better
  • must have attained grades of “C”or better in all Education courses taken
  • must have completed a double major degree completion plan for the major or an education program plan for the minor as well as all supporting forms
  • must have completed an application form and statement of philosophy of education
  • must complete Ed145, Ed252 and Ed253 for the major
  • must complete Ed254 for the minor
  • must take, for the first time, PRAXIS 0014 for the major or the relevant content area PRAXIS for the minor by the end of the Ed253/254 semester. Official scores must be submitted to the Coordinator of Field Placement. Failure to do so will affect acceptance as an Education major/minor. Transfer students who have completed Ed253/254 elsewhere need to take the relevant PRAXIS exam prior to acceptance as an Education major/minor.

Upon acceptance into the Elementary/Early Childhood Education major or Secondary Education minor, students:

  • must maintain, as specified by State of New Jersey regulation, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 through their completion of the program. Failure to do so will result in a student’s termination from the program
  • must complete all necessary credits and coursework including all requirements in their Education program, field work component, academic major, as well as any outstanding incomplete grades, AND pass the relevant PRAXIS exam prior to student teaching. See page 55 for PRAXIS passing requirements including tests and deadlines. PRAXIS exams required of Education majors are 0014 and
    0022. PRAXIS exam(s) required of Education minors are relevant content area(s).
  • must provide official documentation to the Coordinator of Field Placement indicating that relevant PRAXIS exam(s) have been passed consistent with tests and deadline requirements. See undergraduate catalog page 55.
  • during student teaching, students must demonstrate continued subject matter knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and caring and teaching skill consistent with the Education programs approved by TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) as well as the New Jersey Professional Teaching Standards (NJPTS).

Students who have completed all Education Program requirements are recommended by the College for certification:

The Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing K-5/P-3 or K-12, will be issued to students who successfully complete the requirements of the education major or minor. Permanent certification, Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD), will be issued to students who successfully complete the requirements of the special education coherent sequence in addition to their initial certification.

Requirements for the Elementary/Early Childhood Education Major,with Dual Certification P-3 and K-5: 39 Credits

    • ED 145      Issues in American Education (3)
    • ED 252      Early Childhood Education (3)
    • ED 253      Behavior Observation and the Assessment Process in Curriculum Development (3)
    • ED 263      Adaptations of Strategies and Materials in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education (3)
    • ED 341      Science in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education (3)
    • ED 355      Reading Curriculum in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education (3)
    • ED 357      Reading and the Expressive Language Arts Curriculum in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education (3)
    • ED 465      Senior Practicum Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education (3)
    • ED 505      School Organization and Curriculum Design (3)
    • ED 467      Student Teaching (8)
    • ED 471      Student Teaching Seminar (3)
    • ED 473      Senior Portfolio (1)

    Allied Requirements for the Elementary/Early Childhood Education Major: 15 Credits

      • PSY 241     Intro to Psych & Ed of Except Learner (4)
      • PSY 251     Educational Psychology (4)
      • MATH 145  Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics (3)
      • GS 299      Special Topics in Global Studies Studies (3)

      Total Credits for Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Early Childhood Education 54 credits

      Capstone Requirement:
      Education majors and minors fulfill the capstone requirement in ED473 in the development of the written portfolio and oral presentation.

      Requirements for the Secondary Education Minor: 27 Credits

      • ED 254      Behavior Observation and the Assessment Process in Curriculum Development (3)
      • ED 353      Language and Learning Across the Curriculum, K-12 (3)
      • ED 359      Using Integrated Language to Improve Learning, K-12 (3)
      • *ED 510    Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition (for World Language majors only in place of ED466) (3)
      • ED 505      School Organization and Curriculum Design (3)
      • ED 464      Senior Practicum, K-12 (2)
      • ED 466      Special Content Methods (1)
      • ED 467      Student Teaching (8)
      • ED 471      Student Teaching Seminar (3)
      • ED 473      Senior Portfolio (1)

      * For World Language Majors only total: 29

      Allied Requirements for Secondary Education Minor: 9 Credits

        • PSY 241     Intro to Psych & Ed of Exceptional Learner (4)
        • PSY 251     Educational Psychology (4)
        • *GS299     for History Majors only (3)

        * For History Major only: total 12 credits

        Total credits for Secondary Education Minor: 36 Credits

        Total credits for World Language Major: 38 Credits

        Total credits for History Majors: 39 Credits

        Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

        Requirements for the Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification:

        The New Jersey Department of Education and the College highly recommend that all education students, majors and minors, add this endorsement for dual certifications.

        This Certification program prepares students to teach in self contained special education classes, resource centers, inclusion settings, public and non-public schools, and special education institutions and facilities. This Certification allows students to be highly qualified for Teaching in specific levels of education. It is permanent upon completion of program requirements.

        Students who wish to obtain this Certification:

        • must complete either the Elementary/Early Childhood Education major or the Secondary Education minor
        • must pass PRAXIS Exam(s) prior to senior year
        • this is not a stand-alone certification
        • must complete the coherent sequence of courses listed
        • below for a total of 21 credits.

        Requirements:

        • PSY 241     Intro to Psych & Ed of Exceptional Learner (4)
        • PSY 251     Educational Psychology (4)
        • ED 263       Adaptation of Strategies and Materials in Special Education Curricula (3)
        • ED 300       Technology in Special Education (3)
        • ED 500       Resources and Services for Individuals with Disabilities (3)
        •                  1 Free elective from approved list of liberal arts courses on issues related to diversity (3)

        PSY241, PSY251 and Ed263 are double counted as required courses in the K-5/P-3 major. Psy241 and Psy251 are double counted for the K-12 minor.

         

        News

        Dr. Christopher Campisano Addresses Education Majors, Teachers and Administrators at College of Saint Elizabeth

        Dr. Christopher Campisano Addresses Education Majors, Teachers and Administrators at College of Saint Elizabeth

        Posted on October 19, 2011 More than 75 attendees, including College of Saint Elizabeth education majors, state teachers and administrators, gathered at the College on October 6, 2011 to hear a presentation on “Teacher Education in the Next Decade,” by Dr. Christopher Campisano.

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