2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Department of Early Childhood Education

Dr. Jennifer Chen, Chairperson
Location: Hennings Hall, 419
Phone: 908-737-3809
Email: jchen@kean.edu

The Department of Early Childhood Education offers an undergraduate program for students seeking certification to teach in Preschool-3rd grade. These programs are listed below.

Early Childhood Education/TSD

  • Certification in P-3

  • Endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities

As an Early childhood education teacher, you will contribute to growth, learning and development, and create environments for exploration and discovery for all students. You will have an opportunity to choose a content area or a second major in a subject that reflects your individual interests. You will also earn an endorsement and valuable insight into teaching students with disabilities that will set you apart from the competition so you can land your dream job after graduation.

For information regarding College/program mission and student learning outcomes please see http://www.kean.edu/academics/college-education/collegeprogram-mission-and-slos