Education

Certifications in Education

Director of School Counseling Certification

Students pursuing certification as a Director of School Counseling Services must possess School Counselor Certification and completed at least three years of successful school counselor experience under a standard NJ or its out-of-state school counselor equivalent.

Required Courses
GE-510Principles of Curriculum Design and Development3
GE-511Principles and Problems of School Administration3
GE-513Fundamentals of Elementary and Secondary Supervision3
Total Credits9

Middle School Mathematics Certification

For students who have six credits of math on the undergraduate level and instructional certification for K-6 who wish to pursue certification as a Middle School Mathematics Teacher.

Required Courses
MA-502Elementary Math Functions and Models for Middle School3
MA-504Statistics Probability and Discrete Math3
MA-506Geometry for Middle School3
Total Credits9

Professional/Associate Counselor Certification

Students pursuing certification as a Professional/Associate Counselor must possess both School Counselor Certification and Director of School Counseling Services.

Required Courses
GE-674Family Therapy3
GE-675Ethics, Law and Professional Issues in Counseling3
GE-676Case Studies in Counseling3
GE-677Community Mental Health and Wellness3
Total Credits12

School Business Administrator Certification

Students pursuing certification as a School Business Administrator must possess either a master’s degree from an approved institution or a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license.

Required Courses
GE-511Principles and Problems of School Administration3
GE-513Fundamentals of Elementary and Secondary Supervision3
GE-514School Finance3
GE-516School Law3
AC-151Principles of Accounting I3
EC-101Macroeconomic Principles3
Total Credits18

Supervisor of Instruction Certification

Students pursuing certification as a Supervisor need a master’s degree from an approved institution, a standard teaching license, and three years of teaching experience.

GE-510Principles of Curriculum Design and Development3
GE-513Fundamentals of Elementary and Secondary Supervision3
Select one of the following:3
GE-555
Computers in Curriculum Design Development and Evaluation
GE-570
Foundations of Reading Curriculum Design and Development
Select one of the following:3
GE-528
Internship: Administration and Supervision I
GE-578
Supervision of Reading Programs
Total Credits12

Teaching Certification

Students pursuing certification must attain a passing score on the appropriate Praxis Exam(s) for their particular area of certification.

Required Courses
GE-502Psychological Foundations of Learning3
GE-510Principles of Curriculum Design and Development3
GE-512Assessment of Student Ability and Achievement3
GE-540Fundamentals of Methodology3
GE-555Computers in Curriculum Design Development and Evaluation3
GE-570Foundations of Reading Curriculum Design and Development3
GE-614Overview of Educational Disabilities for Specialized Instruction3
Clinical Experience
GE-550Clinical Practice I: Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom Setting4
GE-551Clinical Practice II: Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom Setting8
Total Credits33

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

This program is for individuals who already possess NJ instructional certification and wish to add an endorsement as Teacher of Students with Disabilities.

GE-614Overview of Educational Disabilities for Specialized Instruction3
GE-617Assisting Students with Special Needs in the General Education Classroom3
GE-618Assessment Techniques for Students with Disabilities3
GE-574Diagnosis of Children with Reading Problems3
GE-652Curriculum Development for Students with Disabilities3
GE-653Assistive Technology - Uses and Application3
GE-654Strategies for Home, School and Community Relationships3
Total Credits21