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The K-6 education program consists of a 30-credit course sequence that prepares students for teacher certification from kindergarten through sixth grade. Alongside completing the University Core Curriculum general education requirements, participants must pursue a relevant academic specialization. This program aims to equip future educators with the necessary skills for elementary school teaching positions.
Our Teacher Education Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs that develop aspiring teachers with the expertise, abilities, and qualifications required for New Jersey classrooms. Additionally, our MEd program enables current educators to advance their professional capabilities. Below are important teaching career statistics for New Jersey, sourced from Salary.com and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.