Teacher candidates may select an education major from their very first semester at William Paterson University. All candidates must have two majors: One in a Liberal Arts or Sciences area (see options: academic majors) and one from the list below, with the exception of Physical Education and Music Education. The links below will provide you with program specific information: Early Childhood Education (P-3) Early Childhood Education (P-3) with Teachers of Students with Disabilities (TSD) Elementary Education (K-6) Elementary Education (K-6) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) Elementary Education (K-6) with Middle School Subject Field Specialization (5-8) Elementary Education (K-6) with Middle School Subject Field Specialization (5-8) and Teachers of Students with Disabilities (TSD) Secondary Education Subject Field Specific (K-12) Secondary Education Subject Field (K-12) with Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) The below are Endorsements that can be paired with most of the above education majors: Bilingual Instructional Endorsement English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL) The education majors below do not require a second major: Physical Education (P.E. & H& P.E.) Music Education For further information on applying to the College of Education click here.
