P-3 Modified Alternate Route, Non-Degree Program
Polly Ashelman
Room: HH-414
Tel: 908-737-3785
Email: pashlema@kean.edu
Melissa Tomich
Room: HH-449
Tel: 908-737-3757
Email: tomichm@kean.edu
Program Description
Program is designed for students holding a B.A. or B.S. degree who wish to be certified P-3 teachers.
Upon completing this program, students may request a letter of completion from the Office of the Registrar.
Prerequisites
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- Letter verifying full time employment as a head teacher from a child care center or school
- Baccalaureate degree in liberal arts or sciences
- A certificate of eligibility for P-3 certification from the New Jersey Department of Education
Degree Requirements
- 15 credits of classroom course work required for certification
- All candidates are required to complete a one-year mentoring arranged through their school district before becoming fully certified.
Required Courses 15
| EC 5000 | FOUNDATIONS OF EC & FS | 3 |
| EC 5100 | LNG&READ&THGHT YNG CH THRY&PRA | 3 |
| EC 5230 | DEV THEORIES FOR TEACH EC & FS | 3 |
| EC 5275 | CURR DEVEL FOR YNG CHLDN | 3 |
| EC 5320 | CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES PARENTING EDUCATION | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 15