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DLEE - Elementary Education

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EducationUGNJ: AA to BA

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Program Title

Associate’s to Bachelor’s Program in Elementary Education

Program Type

Major

Degree Designation

NJ: AA to BA

Department(s)

Education

Program Description

Program effective Fall 2024

Modifications Made to Curriculum: Fall 2026

A 64 credit program that prepares teachers to meet the challenges of diverse learners in a globalized, technology-driven world.  Drew’s program leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education with New Jersey teacher certification in elementary (K-6) education. Candidates must already have an Associate’s Degree. This program is only available to paraprofessional working in New Jersey and sponsored by a partnering school district.

Teacher candidates learn to apply their interdisciplinary knowledge and pedagogical competencies to effectively educate all students and meet their academic, social and developmental needs. Students merge theory and practice through the study of human development, pedagogy and educational policy.

Requisites

Requirements of the Program (64 Credits)

I. Required Courses (58 credits)

Complete all of the following:

  • course - Math Content Pedagogy (3 credits)

  • course - Science Content Pedagogy (3 credits)

  • course - Social Studies Content Pedagogy (3 credits)

  • course - Equity and Justice in Education in the United States (3 credits)

  • course - The Developing Learner (3 credits)

  • course - Assessment and Instructional Design for Access, Equity and Student Success I (3 credits)

  • course - Assessment and Instructional Design for Access, Equity and Student Success II (3 credits)

  • course - Advocacy for Students and Families (3 credits)

  • course - Advocacy in Curriculum Design (3 credits)

  • course - Literacy for All Students in P-6 (3 credits)

  • course - Methods in Teaching Elementary Math & Science (3 credits)

  • course - Inquiry and Literacy in Elementary Language Arts and Social Studies (3 credits)

  • course - Becoming a Connected Professional (3 credits)

  • course - Clinical Experience I (4 credits)

  • course - Clinical Experience II (4 credits)

  • course - Clinical Practice I (4 credits)

  • course - Reflection and Professional Practice (3 credits)

  • course - Clinical Practice II (4 credits)

II. Area of Focus (6 credits)

Complete at least one area of focus from the options below:

K-6

  • course - Teaching and Assessing Multilingual Learners (3 credits)

  • course - Anti-Biased/Anti-Racist Professional Practice (3 credits)

P-3

  • course Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Early Mathematics Instruction (3 credits)

  • course Literacy and Learning in Early Childhood (3 credits)