2017-2018 Graduate Catalog

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 5000FOUNDATIONS OF EC & FS

3

EC 5100LNG&READ&THGHT YNG CH THRY&PRA

3

EC 5230DEV THEORIES FOR TEACH EC & FS

3

EC 5275CURR DEVEL FOR YNG CHLDN

3

EC 5320CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES PARENTING EDUCATION

3

Total Credit Hours: 15