In response to the growing number of COVID-19 cases, NJCU will suspend all in-person instruction for the remainder of the spring semester. All classes will be taught online. All summer session classes will also be taught online. All events scheduled through the end of April are canceled or postponed.
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
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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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