Early Childhood Education (M.A) Admission Requirements

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University's admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0*
• New Jersey Standard Teaching Certification
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Professional Resume/CV
• Personal statement
• Departmental interview may be required
• Writing sample may be required
• Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)

Early Childhood Education Program Page 

The Alternate Route program is designed for non-education bachelor’s degree holders who wish to become school teachers.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University's admission requirements:

• The completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Arts or Master of Science degree with an overall 3.0 GPA
  NOTE: If you graduated prior to September 2016- the GPA of 2.75 is acceptable
   
• A copy of your CE, Certificate of Eligibility from the Department of Education
• Submit Praxis 2 scores for Early Childhood/P-3 
• Letter of employment from a school district indicating participation in an Alternate Route program
• Proof of completion of the 50 hour Pre-Service Workshop. Provide the signed copy of the Verification of Program Completion form.  
  NOTE: IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE 50 HOUR PRE-SERVICE WORKSHOP, YOU MAY DO SO BY ENROLLING IN THIS REQUIREMENT AT KEAN UNIVERSITY. CLICK HERE TO ENROLL.Official copies of transcripts from all Colleges attended

• Interview with the Office of Teacher Certification and Alternate Programs before enrolling in classes. An Intake Teacher Readiness Questionnaire will be provided.
• ​​​​​​​Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports (International Students Only)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 24 credits of classroom coursework required for certification
• Must be continuously matriculated
• Must complete a 50-Hour Pre-service Program unless you hold a provisional license
• All candidates are required to complete a one-year mentoring arranged through their school district before becoming fully certified

* Must be taken alone during semester three.

Early Childhood Education Program Page

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the University’s admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0*
• Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or a Standard Certificate
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• Passing score on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge PRAXIS (5025)
•  Professional Resume/CV
• Personal statement
• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports (International Students Only)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• 24 credits required for certification