P-3 Modified Alternate Route, Non-Degree Certification Program
Dr. Steven Locascio, Director
Hennings Hall, Room 206
Phone: 908-737-3802
Email: locascst@kean.edu
Program Description
The Alternate Route program is designed for non-education Bachelors and Masters degree holders who wish to become P-3 school teachers.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the University's admission requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree in liberal arts or sciences
- Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in a liberal arts discipline*
- A certificate of eligibility for P-3 certification from the New Jersey Department of Education
- Passing score on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge PRAXIS (5025)**
- Personal Statement
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Professional Resume/CV
- Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports
*Candidates who graduated prior to 2016 must possess a 2.75 GPA or higher.
**Not applicable to candidates who received their NJ P-3 CE prior to and including 2006.
Program Requirements
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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 complete an edTPA portfolio assessment prior to program completion.
Program Requirements
Required Courses 24
| EC 5000 | FOUNDATIONS OF EC & FS | 3 |
| EC 5100 | LNG&READ&THGHT YNG CH THRY&PRA | 3 |
| EC 5111 | DESIGNING AND MANAGING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| EC 5222 | ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING | 3 |
| EC 5230 | DEV THEORIES FOR TEACH EC & FS | 3 |
| EC 5275 | INTEGRATED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| EC 5320 | CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES PARENTING EDUCATION | 3 |
| EC 5500 | INTEGRATING TECH INTO EC CURR | 3 |
EC*5222* Must be taken alone during the third semester.
Total Credit Hours: 24