Elementary Education K-6/5-8, B.A.: Bilingual Option
Dr. Gilda Del Risco
Contact Number: 908-737- 3902
Email: gdelrisc@kean.edu
Undergraduate Degrees Offered:
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION BILINGUAL K6/5-8
2ND Academic Major Options:
- BIOLOGY
- CHEMISTRY
- EARTH SCIENCE
- ENGLISH STANDARD
- ENGLISH WRITING
- HISTORY
- MATHEMATICS
- SPANISH
- THEATRE
Additional certification requirements:
Students interested in obtaining a certification upon degree conferral must submit a separate application. Please visit the Office of Teacher Certification for information regarding those instructions and the NJ Department of Education for information regarding the requirements specific to the respective certification.
Additionally, students need to pass the
edTPA Portfolio Assessment.
Program Accreditation:
All programs accredited by the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Admissions Requirements:
Please contact
Undergraduate Admissions.
Start term:
This program offers admission in Spring and Fall.
Declaration Requirements:
Courses Requiring a Minimum Grade of B-:
Students must earn a B- or higher exceptions made with dept. approval) to meet partial program entry requirements in the following courses:
ENG 1030,
MATH 1000 (other options include
MATH 1010,
MATH 1016 or
MATH 1030),
COMM 1402,
BIO 1000,
HIST 2303 OR
HIST 2304, and
EMSE 2800 or
EMSE 2802.
Courses Requiring a Minimum Grade of C:
Students must also earn a C or higher in the following additional courses after acceptance into the program and before Clinical Internship I (
EMSE 4712):
HIST 2303 OR 2304,
MATH 1010 (other options include
MATH 1016,
MATH 1030,
MATH 1054), and a science course (options include
CHEM 1010,
ASTR 1100,
GEOL 1200,
ES 1400, and
PHYS 1000). Other college level science courses are acceptable as well.
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 4712 and
EMSE 4812.
EDUC 3000 must be completed with a B- or higher prior to taking
EMSE 4712.
EMSE 3300,
EDUC 3400 and
EMSE 3410 must be taken concurrently with
EMSE 4712.
EMSE 4900 Seminar in Clinical Practice II and EMSE 4812 Clinical Internship II 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.
Additional Information:
Oral and Written Emphasis Competency in Languages of Instruction
Students entering the Bilingual Option must also demonstrate oral and written competency in both languages of instruction, for example, Spanish and English, as measured by the ACTFL Proficiency Assessment. Directions for registration and Administration of this test are available in the Elementary Educ. & Bilingual Program located in Hutchinson 330. The passing scores for Bilingual Education candidates are (See the Bilingual Coordinator):
English:
OPI – Intermediate High
WPT – Advanced Low (Intermediate High if Target Language WPT is Advanced Low or Higher)
Target Language:
OPI – Advanced Low
WPT – Advanced Low (Intermediate High if English WPT is Advanced Low or Higher)
This test must be completed before being declared a bilingual option major.
Writing Emphasis Requirement:
All 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 your Professional major. However you should consult your content major program advisor (i.e. History, Earth Science, etc.) for any requirements in the respective program.
Praxis Core Academic Skills Test:
All students entering this program are required to take the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills Test. This is a test in preparation for the Praxis II. Students must earn passing scores on all three parts of the Core Academic Skills Test (math, writing, and reading) to become eligible to apply to the Bilingual Education program.
Praxis II (formerly the National Teachers Exam):
The State of New Jersey requires a passing score on each section of the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Test (No. 5031) as well as a Praxis II in a 5-8 content area prior to Clinical Internship II. In addition, students working towards Bilingual K-6/5-8 endorsement with Spanish as a 2nd Academic Major can take EMSE 3250 and file for a K-12 World Language endorsement.
Graduation Requirements:
Students must have completed all degree program requirements, obtained a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have passing scores for the Praxis I and II exams.
Program Descriptions:
The Elementary Bilingual program trains future educators to promote academic success for all students through mentorship and instruction. Through coursework and experience, prospective teachers develop the skills necessary to change lives by easing the transition for English-language learners and create safe academic environments for all students. This dual-certification program provides graduates with a K-6 initial teacher certification, a middle school endorsement in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts or Spanish content area, and a Bilingual endorsement.
General Education and Liberal Arts Requirements 45-46
Foundations Requirements 13
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements
Humanities 9
Social Sciences 9
Science and Mathematics 10 or 11
ONE course from one of the following areas: 3
| Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Meteorology, Physics or Interdisciplinary | 3/4 |
Health and Physical Education 4
| ID 1225 | CRITICAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CRITICAL ISSUES AND VALUES/CONTEMP HLTH | 3 |
| | |
| PED 1101 | BEGINNING MODERN DANCE I | 1 |
| OR | |
| PED 1103 | BEGINNING JAZZ DANCE I | 1 |
| OR | |
| PED 1105 | BEGINNING BALLET I | 1 |
Additional Required Courses 18
Additional Requirements 18
Academic Major (Full Major - 30 or More S.H.) K-6, 5-8 Candidates Must Complete a Full Academic Major.
(See academic advisor in that program for requirements)
Professional Education 38
These courses, including Capstone, require a B- or higher.
Sophomore Level
| EMSE 2800 | CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN DIVERSE & INCLUS PERIENCE IN MULTICULTURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS (K-8) | 3 |
Junior Level
| EDUC 3000 | CURRICULUM EVALUATION AND THE LEARNER | 3 |
| | |
| EDUC 3400 | LANGUAGE ARTS/READING IN THE PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM | 3 |
| OR | |
| EDUC 3403 | LANGUAGE ARTS/READING IN THE PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT STUDENTS | 3 |
| | |
| EMSE 3410 | TEACHING TECHNIQUES FOR BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| EMSE 3420 | BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS | 3 |
| | |
| EMSE 3800 | CLINICAL PRACTICE I IN K-6 BILINGUAL EDUCATION | 2 |
| OR | |
| EMSE 3802 | CLINICAL PRACTICE I IN K-6/5-8 BILINGUAL EDUCATION | 2 |
| | |
| EMSE 3300 | CONTEMPORARY ISSUES MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL | 3 |
Senior Level
| EMSE 4440 | FOUNDATIONS OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| EMSE 4441 | HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE LIMITED PROFICIENT STUDENT | 3 |
| EMSE 4812 | PROF INTERNSHIP IN MS | 9 |
Capstone Course
Free Electives 0-9
Number of free electives required depends on academic major selected
Total Credit Hours: 131-132
The 5-8 subject matter specialization is available to those whose academic major is: Biology, Earth Science, English-Standard Literature, History, Mathematical Sciences, or Spanish.