Subject Field Certification (K-12)

This program offers a graduate curriculum leading to a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing to teach in one of the following fields: art, biological science, English, French, health & physical education, mathematics, music, physical education, physical science, social studies or Spanish, depending on the student's academic background.

Contact:Dr. Djanna Hill-Brisbane 973-720-2120

Entry Requirements A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. An undergraduate cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher on a 4.00 scale Completion of an appropriate academic major in in liberal arts or science. A passing score on an essay that requires the candidate to describe her/his reasons for wishing to complete the program Interviewing with Admission Selection Committee.* (Organized by the Program’s Coordinator) Successfully passing the Praxis exam in the content area that candidate will teach Become a member of content area Specialized Professional Association (SPA). * The Committee will be comprised of faculty in the department and possibly a representative from the Office of Field Experiences.

Course Requirements: 30 credits Course Number and Title Credits NEW program courses starting Summer 2006   CISE 505 - Historical and Social Context of American Schooling 3 CISE 510 - Applications of Psychology for Prospective Teachers 3 CISE 512 - Differentiated Instruction 2 CISE 514 - Teaching Diverse Learners in Diverse Schools 2 CISE 520 - Classroom Management 3 CIRL 522 - Literacy and Technology Across the Curriculum 3 CISE 530 - Secondary Education Practicum Experience and Seminar 1 CISE 531 - Social Studies Methods for Secondary Schools 3 CISE 532 - Mathematics Methods in Secondary Schools 3 CISE 533 - Creative Arts Methods in Secondary Schools 3 CISE 534 - English/Language Arts Methods in Secondary Schools 3 CISE 535 - Science Methods in Secondary Schools 3 CISE 536 - World Language Methods in Secondary Schools 3 EDUC 540 - Student Teaching Internship 10       OLD Program Courses Effective until Spring 2007   CISE 564- Modern Educational Practices   CISE 601- Teaching Strategies in Subject Fields 3 CISE 510 - Applications of Psychology for Prospective Teachers 3 CIRL 525 - Reading and Study Skills in Secondary Schools 3 CISE 516 - Integrating Technology into the Middle and Secondary Curriculum 2 One of the following Methods Courses:   CISE 511- Social Studies Methods for Middle and Secondary Schools 3 CISE 513 - Teaching Strategies for Middle School and Secondary Mathematics 3 CISE 515 - English Language Arts in Middle and Secondary Schools 3 CISE 518- Science Education In Middle and Secondary Schools 3 Field Experiences:   CISE 602 - Practicum in Subject Fields 3 EDUC 514 - Senior Teaching Internship/Seminar 10

EXIT Requirements A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.00 scale Completion of 9 credits in the behavioral and social sciences. Completion of physiology and hygiene requirement. Completion of the required number of credits in the program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.     PostBac Course Checklist