Programs

  • Undergraduate
  • BA in Early Childhood Education (P-3)
  • Students completing all requirements for the early childhood major will be recommended for the preschool through third grade teacher certification in New Jersey. They will be prepared to teach all subjects in the given grades using research-based, best practices. Optional endorsements include bilingual education and English as a second language. More info »

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  • BA in Elementary Education (K-6) or (K-6/5-8)
  • Students completing all requirements for the elementary education major will be recommended for the kindergarten through sixth grade teacher certification in New Jersey. They will be prepared to teach all subjects in the given grades using research-based, best practices. More info »

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  • BA in Secondary Education K-12 in content areas: Art, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth Science, English, Math, Social Studies and Spanish
  • The BA in secondary education K-12 combines academic course work in a specific content area, secondary education, and university core curriculum. Students who complete all program requirements earn a BA in secondary education and will be recommended to the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) for a Certificate of Eligibility for Advanced Standing by the Office of Certification and Education Enrollment in the College of Education. More info »

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  • Graduate
  • MEd in Early Childhood Education
  • In the required courses for this degree, already certified P-3 teachers engage in inquiry-based learning. They apply theoretical knowledge to action research studies conducted in a variety of early childhood settings. More info »

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  • MAT in Elementary Education (K-6) (Option to add TSD Endorsement)
  • The MAT K-6 is a 15 month, 33-credit full time program which results in New Jersey Certification in Elementary Education K-6 as well as a Master of Arts in Teaching Degree. The program can be pursued through the traditional or alternate route. The traditional route requires a year-long residency starting in September, during which teacher candidates will be in area schools full time, three days a week in the fall, and four days a week in the spring. The alternate route requires that teacher candidates obtain a certificate of eligibility (CE) in the elementary education, and are then hired by a participating school as teacher of record in an elementary classroom.

  • MAT in Secondary Education 100% Online
  • Secondary K-12 Certificate 100% Online
  • Alternate Route Programs
  • Graduate Certificate: Modified Alternate Route, Early Childhood (P-3)
  • Post-baccalaureate candidates with Certificates of Eligibility from the state and employment as a P-3 teacher complete a 24-credit program, generally over a two-year period. Upon successful completion, candidates are recommended for certification. More info »

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  • Graduate Certificate: Alternate Route, English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • The graduate English as a Second Language (ESL) Alternate Route Certificate Program at William Paterson offers courses, seminars, and field supervision leading to state certification in teaching English as a Second Language. Applicants to the English as a Second Language (ESL) Alternate Route Certificate Program must have a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in ESL from the New Jersey Department of Education. More info »

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  • MAT in Secondary Education (Alternate Route) 100% Online
  • Secondary K-12 Certificate (Alternative Route) 100% Online