The Department of Elementary Education and Physical Education and Health prepares students to be the educators of tomorrow. Our students acquire the tools they need to find meaningful work in diverse and inclusive school environments. We focus on teaching best practices for elementary, middle school and physical education classrooms so our students have confidence to take the state teacher certification exam and pursue the career of their dreams.
The department’s undergraduate programs include:
Our graduates teach in front of traditional and inclusive classrooms across New Jersey and beyond, leaving an impact on thousands of young people each year.
