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)