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Secondary Education

Secondary education teachers help the next generation to reach their goals.

High school and middle school teachers prepare young people for success in college and in their future careers.

Kean's secondary education program gives you the best of both worlds — the chance to study a subject you’re passionate about and the training to teach it to your students. 

Kean University is among the top 50 largest producers of teachers in the nation. We prioritize real-world experience in the classroom from your sophomore year onward and support you in securing your first teaching job in New Jersey and nationwide after graduation. 

 

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Union County Teacher of The Year Brian Lowe teaches middle school students in Clark, NJ

Kean education graduates are successful teachers in K-12 settings across New Jersey and the nation. Kean alumnus Brian Lowe was the 2020 Union County Teacher of the Year and teaches math in Clark, NJ.

What You Learn

  • Develop expertise in an academic subject area such as biology, chemistry, Earth science, English, mathematics, Spanish or history
  • Write lesson and unit plans that engage and accommodate diverse learners
  • Learn to use leading-edge instructional technologies to teach students
  • Create a safe, inclusive and culturally sensitive learning environment
  • Complete a hands-on clinical practicum and fieldwork under the direct supervision of mentors in the classroom
  • Prepare for New Jersey state teaching certification with optional teaching students with disabilities (TSD) endorsement
  • Build a professional network and launch a successful teaching career after graduation

Program Information

B.A. in Academic Major | Secondary Education P-12

Earn certification as a middle or high school teacher in an academic major of your choice, including:

B.A. in Academic Major | Secondary Education P-12 with Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement

Earn certification as a middle or high school teacher in an academic major of your choice, including:

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Faculty

Linda Cahir, Associate Professor  George Koloidy, Ed.D., Associate Professor 
John Defilippis, Ph.D., Lecturer Patricia McDermitt, Lecturer
Gilda Del Risco, Ph.D., Professor Robert Messano, Lecturer
Rachel Evans, Assistant Professor Thomas Walsh, Ed.D., Associate Professor
Madjiguene Fall, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Daun Ward, Ed.D., Lecturer
Patrick Ippolito, Associate Professor Jerry Weiner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Ronald Karsen, Lecturer   

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At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to live on campus, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

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Kean students gain real-world experience through internships. (Medical Technology)

Internships and Jobs

At Kean, we believe in helping all of our students find internships and jobs that support their career goals. Career services staff provide professional services and offer job fairs and networking events year-round.
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Study Abroad

Kean offers study abroad opportunities in many countries. Study at Wenzhou-Kean University in China for the cost of a semester at Kean USA.

After Kean

Kean's secondary education graduates are working in classrooms throughout New Jersey and the country, inspiring young people and promoting excellence in education through their ability and willingness to:

  • Think critically, creatively and globally
  • Adapt to changing social, economic and technological environments
  • Serve as active and contributing members of their communities
  • Advance their knowledge in the traditional disciplines and enhance their skills in professional areas

Top 30%

Kean alumni are among the highest-paid teachers in the nation

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"The College of Education's clinical practicum deepened my passion to educate and empower future generations of students. My diverse experience at Kean enriched my perspective and the wonderful staff and community have made Kean my home. I feel prepared to succeed professionally and personally with the tools and knowledge I've gained in my four years at Kean."

Novena Petryk-Cordi
Mathematics Education K-12 w/TSD endorsement and Double Major in General Biology
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Accreditation

Since 1955, Kean’s College of Education has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Notably, only one-third of the schools that produce teachers in the United States and New Jersey earn this accreditation.

CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.

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