Completion of a dual major in secondary education prepares one for a career as a teacher in elementary, middle, and high schools in which subjects are taught separately. Candidates earn certification for grades K-12; however, most job opportunities will be for grades 7-12. The K-12 content certification is often referred to as “Secondary Certification.” Candidates for this certification complete education coursework and a major in one of the following baccalaureate programs offered by the William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences: Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Earth and Environmental

Completion of this major prepares one to teach in elementary schools, grades kindergarten through sixth grade. Candidates in this major prepare to teach all core subjects. If you are an Elementary Education major and want to teach middle school, up to 8th grade, you can add a middle school endorsement in a specific content area.

Students who complete this program will be eligible for Preschool through Grade Three Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing and the Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement.

Candidates for this certification must also complete a liberal arts major within the William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences: Art , Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, Earth and Environmental Sciences, History, Mathematics, Media Arts, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish or Women's and Gender Studies.

Women’s and Gender Studies (WGST) graduates are sophisticated critical thinkers, they are able to synthesize different kinds of information, and they can easily apply academic knowledge to real world situations—skills that are valued by many prospective employers. WGST graduates also have a complex understanding of national, transnational, and global issues as well as a specialized knowledge of women’s experiences and of social, political, economic, and cultural issues facing women and other historically marginalized people. Women’s and Gender Studies graduates at NJCU have pursued a variety

Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a market researcher, survey statistician, mental health aide, probation officer, or caseworker. Continued study may include a master’s and doctorate in sociology, social work, or law.

The Psychology Department offers a concentration in traditional psychology. The core psychology requirements focus on statistics and research methodology. The remaining requirements provide students with exposure to sub-disciplinary areas that include perception, physiological, cognitive, learning, history and systems, contemporary issues, tests and measurements, developmental, social, personality, abnormal, motivation, psychopathology, and counseling, as well as other areas. Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a child care worker, assistant mental health worker, health care

Completion of this major prepares students for careers in government, including domestic civil service, legislative policy, foreign service, intelligence and national security agencies, intergovernmental work, and international organizations, including the United Nations. The program also prepares students for work in non-governmental organizations, banking, business and business-related organizations, consulting, media, non-profit, educational, and research organizations. Completion of the Political Science major also prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in law, public administration

The B.A. in Philosophy prepares students for careers in law, business, teaching, communications, writing, religious studies, and public affairs. Continued study may lead to a master’s or doctoral degree in Philosophy or in related disciplines including science, education, public administration, law, and international relations.

Completion of the major prepare one for a career as a private instrumental or voice teacher, piano accompanist, private theory teacher, solo and ensemble performer and for some jobs  in the non-profit and commercial music industries.  Continued study may include a master’s degree in music education (alternate route) or performance.

Completion of this major prepares one for a career in areas such as music theatre performer, music theater director, and music theater voice teacher.  Continued study may include a master’s degree in music theater performance, music theater directing, or music theater production.