Pathways to Initial Teaching Certifications
at Kean University

 

 

Type of Degree Program

Available Certifications

Admission Requirements

Contact

Undergraduate Degree with Certification
  • Bilingual Education (K-5 & K-5/5-8)
  • Early Childhood (P-3 & K-5)
  • Elementary Education (K-5)
  • Elementary & Middle Education (K-5 & 5-8)
  • Physical Education and Health (K-12)
  • Art Education (K-12)
  • Music Education (K-12)
  • Secondary Education (K-12)
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Earth Science
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Social Studies
      • History
      • Economics
      • Political Science
    • Spanish
    • Theatre
  • Teacher of Students w/Disabilities
    • Early Childhood (P-3)
    • Elementary (K-5)
    • Elementary/Middle (K-5/5-8)
    • Secondary Education (K-12)
      • Biology
      • Earth Science
      • English
      • History
      • Mathematics

 

Meet all College of Education Admission Requirements

For an application, visit Undergraduate Admissions

 

Specific program information can be found at the College of Education Home Page

Post Baccalaureate Certification

The program:

  • Is for Holders of BA/BS Degrees
  • Provides Course-by-Course Evaluation
  • Coursework is at the Undergraduate level

 

 
  • Bilingual Education (K-5)
  • Early Childhood (P-3)
  • Elementary Education (K-5)
  • Physical Education and Health (K-12)
  • Art Education (K-12)
  • Music Education (K-12)
  • Secondary Education (K-12)
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Earth Science
    • ESL
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Social Studies
      • History
      • Economics
      • Political Science
    • Spanish
    • Theatre

 

Earned Bachelor’s Degree- (Must submit a degree posted college transcript)

Overall GPA of  2.75

Passing Praxis II score (differs by program)

 

All applicants must apply to the program through the Undergraduate Admissions Office

 

Further information is available by visiting the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification site.

M.A. with Certification

The program:

  • Is for Holders of BA/BS Degrees
  • Coursework is at the graduate level

 
  • Early Childhood (P-3)
  • Elementary Education (K-5)
  • Elementary & Middle Education (K-5 & 5-8)
  • Art Education (K-12)
  • Secondary Education (K-12)
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Earth Science
    • English
    • Mathematics
    • Social Studies
      • History
      • Economics
      • Political Science
    • Spanish

 

B.A./B.S. Degree

3.0 GPA

Passing Praxis II score (Elementary or subject area test)

 

For further information and an application, visit Graduate Admissions

P-3 Certification: Modified Alternate Route Program

The program:

  • Is for Holders of BA/BS Degrees
  • For individuals employed in an Abbott District as P-3 Teacher

 
  • Early Childhood (P-3)

 

Employed in an Abbott District as P-3 Teacher

Certificate of Eligibility

2.75 GPA

 

For further information and an application, visit Graduate Admissions