Pathways to Teaching at Kean University

1. Undergraduate Degree with Certification

• Early Childhood (P-3)
• Elementary Education (K-8)
• Special Education (K-12)
• Teacher of the Handicapped
• Teacher of the deaf
• Physical Education and Health (K-12)
• Art Education (K-12)
• Music Education (K-12)
• Secondary Education (K-12)
  • Biology
  • Chemistry/Physics
  • Earth Science
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
    • History
    • Economics
    • Political Science
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Drama

  Requirements:

  • 2.75 GPA for admission and graduation
  • Complete an apporved program 1260128 credits (including field experiences)
  • Passing PRAXIS scores for certification

  For applications for undergraduate programs, call Undergraduate Admissions: 908-737-7100. For advisement, call individual programs.

2. Post Baccalaureate Certification

All areas as above

• For Holders of BA/BS Degrees
• Course-by-Course Evaluation
• Undergraduate level

  Requrements for Admission:

  • BA/BS Degree
  • 2.75 GPA
  • Passing Praxis Scores

  Fopr applications, call Undergraduate Admissions: 908-737-7100. For advisement call Certification office: 908-737-4135.

3. M.A. with Certification

Elementary, Early Childhood, Secondary

• For Holders of B.A. Degrees

  Requirements for Admission

  • B.A. Degree
  • 2.75 GPA
  • Passing Praxis Scores

  For application, call Graduate Admissions: 908-737-3355. For program information call:

  Elementary and Secondary: Dr. Dorothy Striplin 908-737-4270

  Early Childhood: Dr. Marjorie Kelly 908-737-3789

4. P-3 Certification: Modified Alternate Route Program

• For Holders of BA/BS degrees

  Requirements for Admission:

  • Emplyed in an Abbott District as P-3 Teacher
  • Certificate of Eligibility
  • 2.75 GPA

  For application, call Graduate Admissions: 908-737-3355. For program information contact Mr. Mark Engasser at 908-737-3773.

5. Transitions to Teaching: Modified Alternate Route Program

• For Holders of BA/BS Degrees
• Math, Science, Special Education & ESL

  Requirements for Admission

  • BA/BS Degree in Liberal Arts/Science

  For application and program information contact Bruce May at 908-737-3823