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Elementary Education

Elementary education is about expanding minds and inspiring young students to enjoy lifelong learning. Elementary school teachers directly contribute to the growth and development of the next generation.

As an elementary education major at Kean, you may focus on a content area or pursue a second major that reflects your individual interests. You also gain valuable insight into teaching diverse learners and earn the Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) endorsement. 

Fieldwork and clinical experiences start in your sophomore year and provide a real-world foundation for your success in the classroom. A Kean elementary education degree gives you a competitive edge in the job market after graduation.

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Elementary Education/Math Major Janaya McClenny

Janaya McClenny and other elementary education majors learn how to work with students in a multicultural, inclusive school environment.

What You Learn

  • Learn to effectively teach children in a multicultural, inclusive school environment
  • Focus on an academic content area or second major in English, mathematics, history, Spanish or the sciences
  • Apply best practices in education, including proven methods for lesson planning and assessment
  • Enrich your understanding of human cognition, behavior and diverse learning styles
  • Create instructional activities for children at varying developmental levels
  • Get valuable fieldwork/clinical experience and build a professional network
  • Become part of Kean's legacy as a leader in teacher training and benefit from the College of Education's long-standing commitment to quality teacher education

You can also pursue your teaching degree at Kean Ocean in Toms River.

Program Information

Program Options:

B.A. in Elementary Education K-6/Teacher of Students with Disabilities

B.A. Elementary Education K-6/5-8/Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Curriculum Sheets and 4-Year Plans

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Other programs you might be interested in

Faculty

Patrick lppolito, Associate Professor Tara Schwitzman-Gerst, Ed.D., Assistant Professor
Lisa Szekeres, Lecturer Patricia McDermitt, Lecturer
Edward Olsen, Ed.D., Assistant Professor Karen Woodruff, Assistant Professor
Eunice Pschorr, Lecturer Alexandra Stribing, Assistant Professor, D.Phil

Kean offers many opportunities, including the Leadership Institute, which expanded my public speaking and leadership skills. I feel confident to not only go out and work in my field, but to be great at what I do."

Dawn DeMarco
B.A. in Elementary Education/Math
Elementary Education/Math Major Dawn DeMarco '19

Cougars Climb Higher

At Kean, we believe learning extends far beyond the walls of our classrooms and labs. That's why we encourage you to live on campus, study abroad and pursue internships that will advance your career. Find out more.

Kappa Delta Pi

This international honor society fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching.

Members of Kappa Delta Pi international honor society in education
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Internships and Jobs

At Kean, we believe in helping all of our students find internships and jobs that support their career goals. Career services staff provide professional services and offer job fairs and networking events year-round.

Kean students gain real-world experience through internships. (Medical Technology)
Internships and Jobs

Study Abroad

Kean offers study abroad opportunities in many countries. Study at Wenzhou-Kean University in China for the cost of a semester at Kean USA.

Kean students in a gorgeous outdoor setting in Northern Ireland 2023
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Half of the recent New Jersey Teacher of the Year winners are Kean alumni

Top 30%

Kean alumni are among the highest-paid teachers in the nation

85%

Job placement rate for Kean’s College of Education graduates

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Accreditation

Since 1955, Kean’s College of Education has earned accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Notably, only one-third of the schools that produce teachers in the United States and New Jersey earn this accreditation.

CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.

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