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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 or in their chosen career.

At Kean, our 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. 

We are one of the 50 largest producers of teachers in the nation because we put our students into classrooms through field experiences and work hard to continually support them as they secure jobs, in New Jersey and beyond, after graduation. 

 

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Kean University offers a variety of programs leading to a bachelor's degree in an academic major with P-12 teacher certification.

What You Learn

You develop expertise in your academic major and hands-on experience working with students in the classroom.

  • Gain subject area knowledge and expertise through studies in your chosen academic major: biology, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, Spanish or history
  • Write lesson and unit plans that engage and accommodate a variety of learning styles
  • Use the latest instructional technologies to effectively work with students
  • Teach students under the direct supervision of mentors in the field
  • Build a professional network to help launch a successful career after graduation

You prepare for New Jersey teacher certification and gain an optional endorsement and valuable insight into teaching students with disabilities that will help you land your dream job 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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The Classroom and Beyond

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to get involved in clubs and organizations, study abroad at our campus in China or elsewhere, and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

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Council for Exceptional Children

Receive current and pertinent information from the field and enhance your knowledge and involvement with students with disabilities.
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 or jobs that fulfill their career goals.
Wenzhou Kean University (Medical Technology)

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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I've learned that you are a character in the creation of your own story. I was timid, nervous and fearful of what lies ahead, but after my Kean experience, my character has flourished into a strong, conscientious young woman who isn’t afraid to voice her opinion and does not hesitate to take risks."

Brianna Negron '18
Supplemental Instructor | Graduate Student
Brianna Negron '18 COE Secondary Education Alumni at Senior Honors Convocation 2018
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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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