OFFICE OF THE DEAN
COLLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Dear Student:
This letter is to remind you that all undergraduate education students, including transfers, must seek admission into a teacher preparation program (see list on back). Being admitted to Kean University does not guarantee admission to teacher education. In order to be admitted as a teacher education candidate you must:
1. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
2. Have passed English Composition (ENG 1020 or equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better. (A grade of "B-" is required for Elementary and Secondary Education majors.)
3. Have passed Speech Communication (COMM 1400 or equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better. (A grade of "B-" is required for Elementary and Secondary Education majors.)
4. Have passed a college-level math course with a grade of "C" or better. (A grade of "B-" is required for Elementary and Secondary majors.)
5. Have passed an Introductory (Sophomore) Field course (CDD 2251, EC 2900, FA 2900, IEL 2800 or 2801, MUS 2900, PED 2800, SPED 1220 or 1250, or equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better. (A grade of "B-" is required for Elementary and Secondary Majors.)
6. Have passed a speech and hearing screening (administered in the Child Study Institute).
7. File an application for admission with the department.*
8. Have taken the Academic Profile Test (for Early Childhood and Elementary Education majors only). (Information on the Academic Profile can be obtained in T-107 or by calling the Dean’s office at 908-737-3750.)
Please contact your program department for more information or additional requirements regarding admission procedures, requirements for student teaching, and requirements for graduation and certification.
Sincerely,
Ana Maria Schuhmann, Ed.D.
Dean, College of Education
*Not applicable for post-baccalaureate teacher certification candidates. Teacher Education majors who already hold a B.A. degree are fully admitted.
Teacher Education Programs Available at Kean University
Program
Location PhoneBilingual Elementary Education Willis Hall, Room 109 908-737-4297
Early Childhood New Academic Bldg. Rm 423 908-737-3780
Educator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Campus School East, Rm 115 908-737-5358
Educator of Individuals w/Disabilities New Academic Bldg., Rm 318 908-737-3850
Elementary Education Willis Hall, Rm. 105 908-737-4270
Fine Arts Education Vaughn-Eames, Rm. 424 908-737-4403
Instruction in Subject Areas Willis Hall, Room 109 908-737-4294
K-12 (Biology, Chemistry,
Earth Science, English, ESL,
Mathematics, Social Studies,
Spanish, Speech Arts & Drama)
Music Education Wilkins Theater, Rm. 121 908-737-4339
Physical Ed./Health Ed. D’Angola Gym, Rm. 130 908-737-5503