College of Education Academic Majors | William Paterson University

*Early Childhood (P-3) and *Elementary (K-6)

Optional additions:  Teacher of Students with Disabilities* Bilingual * ESL

African World Studies (Humanities or Social Science Community Development)
Anthropology
Art (BA) (Studio) or Fine Arts (BFA)
Asian Studies (East Asian or South Asian)
Biology
Chemistry
Communications (Communication Studies, Journalism, or Media Studies Track)
Earth Science
English (Literature or Writing)
Geography
History
Integrated Math and Science (tracks: biology, chemistry, environmental science, and math)
Latin American Studies
Liberal Studies (Humanities and Social Sciences tracks)
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology (General Studies)
Spanish
Urban Science and Society
Women and Gender Studies

*Elementary (K-6) with Middle School Subject (5-8)

Biology (ecology, general, physiology/behavior)
Chemistry
Earth Science
English (Literature or Writing)
Geography
History
Liberal Studies (Liberal Studies requires two concentrations. The only concentrations that qualify are English, history, political science, geography, or foreign language)
Integrated Math and Science (tracks: biology, chemistry, environmental, and math)
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Political Science (Social Studies Certification)
Spanish

*Secondary Education/ Subject Field Specialization (K-12)

Optional Additions (unless otherwise noted): Teacher of Students with Disabilities * Bilingual * ESL

Art (BA) (Studio) or Fine Arts (BFA)
Biology (ecology, general, and physiology & behavior)
Chemistry
○ Earth Science
○ English
(Literature or Writing) (bilingual endorsement is not an option)
Geography (Social Studies Certification)
History (Social Studies Certification)
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Music Education (Classical Performance, Classical Performance Vocal, Classical Performance Instrumental, or Jazz Studies) (TSD not available)
Physical Education (Physical Education or Physical Education and Health) (TSD not available) (Driver’s Education Endorsement available)
Political Science (Social Studies Certification)
Spanish (bilingual endorsement is not an option)