Undergraduate Programs

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.