All Saturday classes, already scheduled to be held virtually through January 31, will be held online, as scheduled. All university locations will be closed for in-person activities, and all scheduled events have been postponed or canceled. Learn more.
Guidelines for the Spring 2022 Semester
In-person classes will resume on Monday, January 31. Learn about current Spring 2022 guidelines for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and get more COVID-19 data on our dashboard.
Elementary & Secondary Education
Discover a Rewarding Career in Teaching
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is proud to offer a wide variety of teacher preparation programs to meet your potential interests as well as the needs of our nation’s schools.
We offer the following programs at the undergraduate level:
We also offer the following programs at the graduate level:
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education
- Master of Arts in Urban Education, Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education prepares distinguished educators for the state of New Jersey, the country, and many foreign countries. Our programs emphasize critical thinking and analytical skills for problem solving in urban and other school settings. We are dedicated to graduating knowledgeable, capable, and articulate educators who are reflective about their own teaching. We are also committed to the belief that education is transformative and empowering and that social justice can be best accomplished through an educated citizenry.
Robert Noyce Scholarships for STEM Teachers in NJ.
Contact Us
See our faculty profiles
Professional Studies Building, Room 329
201-200-3421
Erik Morales, Chair
emorales2@njcu.edu
201-200-2428
Nicole Leibowitz, Administrative Assistant
nleibowitz@njcu.edu
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