Elementary Education and Bilingual Education (EEBE Program)
Elementary Education K-6
This program is designed for students seeking certification from Kindergarten through sixth grade. Students may select a second major from the following: Art History, Biology, Communication, Earth Science, English-Standard Literature, English-Writing Option, Fine Arts, History, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Spanish, Chemistry, Political Science and Theater.
Elementary Education K-6 Bilingual Option
This program is designed for students seeking certification in Elementary Education K-6 with an endorsement in Bilingual Education. Students may select a second major from the following: Art History, Biology, Communication, Earth Science English-Standard Literature, English-Writing Option, Fine Arts, History, Mathematics, Music, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, Spanish, Chemistry, Political Science, and Theater.
Elementary Education K-6 and 5-8; Bilingual Option
This program is designed for students seeking certification in the following areas: 1) Elementary Education (K-6); 2) Grades 5 through 8 in selected academic subject areas; and 3) an endorsement in Bilingual Education. Students enrolled in the program may select a second major from the following: Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, English-Standard Literature Option, History, Mathematics or Spanish.
Admission Requirements
B.A. in Elementary Education K-6
Students must complete the following requirements to become a declared Elementary Education K-6 major: Complete a minimum of 30 credits of course work; achieve a 3.00 cumulative grade point average; earn a “B-” or higher in General Education Courses: ENG 1030, MATH 1000, COMM 1402, BIO 1000, HIST 2303 or 2304, and EMSE 2800; obtain a passing score on each of the three parts of the Praxis Core exam; gain acceptance into an academic major or academic content area; complete the application for admission; and be interviewed by the program coordinator or designee.
Elementary Education K-6 - Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) Requirements (all options)
Graduates who have successfully completed an Elementary K-6 certification program are eligible to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) from the State of New Jersey. The Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis ll exam (#5001) is required and must be passed before a student can take the professional internship. The Certification Office assists candidates in applying for the CEAS. Successful completion of the Teacher Work Sample Portfolio is required.
B.A. in Elementary Education K-6 and 5-8 bilingual
Students must complete the following requirements to become a declared Elementary Education K-6 and 5-8 - Bilingual Option major: Complete a minimum of 30 credits of course work; achieve a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and earn a “B-” or higher in General Education Courses: ENG 1030, MATH 1000, COMM 1402, BIO 1000, HIST 2303 or 2304, and EMSE 2800; obtain a passing score on each of the three parts of the Praxis I exam; gain acceptance into an academic major; complete the application for admission; and be interviewed by the program coordinator or designated faculty advisor.
Special Bilingual Option Requirements:
Oral and written proficiency in languages of instruction: Students entering the Bilingual Option must also demonstrate oral and written proficiency in both languages of instruction; for example, Spanish and English as measured by the ACTFL Proficiency Assessment.
The passing scores for Bilingual Education candidates are:
| English: |
Other language: |
| Oral-Advanced High |
Oral-Advanced High |
| Written - Advanced Mid |
Written - Advanced Mid |
The ACTFL test must be completed before being declared a bilingual option major. Registration and administration of this test is done in the Elementary Ed. & Bilingual Ed. Program Office located in Hutchinson Hall, Room 330.
Writing Emphasis Requirement:
All bilingual option students are required to complete one “Writing Emphasis (WE) course. The WE course should be within the major program. EMSE 4440 satisfies this requirement for this Professional Major. However, you should consult your content major program advisor (i.e. History, Earth Science, etc.) for any requirements in the respective program.
| Oral-Advanced High |
Oral-Advanced High |
| Written - Advanced Mid |
Written - Advanced Mid |
The ACTFL test must be completed before being declared a bilingual option major. Registration and administration of this test is done in the Elementary Ed. & Bilingual Ed. Department located in Hutchinson Hall, Room 330.
Additional Program Information
Students may choose to use general education courses to satisfy major requirements. Students should consult their academic advisor to determine appropriate course substitutions.
Students declared in the Elementary Education K-6; Elementary Education K-6 Bilingual Option; and Elementary Education K-6/5-8 Bilingual Option programs must maintain a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in order to be permitted to register for Professional Education courses, for continuation in the program and for graduation from the program.
Professional Education Courses
Students entering Kean University as freshmen or transfers must earn a “B-” or higher in Professional Education courses and a Satisfactory grade in EMSE 3800 and EMSE 4810. EDUC 3000 and EDUC 3400 must be completed with a “B-” or higher prior to taking EMSE 3800. EMSE 3123 must be taken concurrently with EMSE 3800. An overall GPA of 3.0 is required.
Praxis II
The State of New Jersey requires a passing score on the Elementary Education Multiple Subjects Praxis II exam (#5001 ) for licensure and students may not advance to the senior field experience without passing the relevant Praxis II exam. For students who intend to complete the K-6, 5-8 program, the passage of more than one Praxis II exam may be required.
Professional Internship Courses
Senior Seminar EMSE 4900 and Professional Internship EMSE 4810 must be taken together and no other course registration is permitted. All other professional education courses must be completed successfully (“B-” or higher) prior to taking these senior level courses.