Education
Centenary College Admissions Department
Phone: 1-800-236-8679
Email: admissions@centenarycollege.edu
We invite you to call one of our Admissions Counselors to schedule a personal appointment.
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Dept Head: Heather Dunham, Dean for Business and Education/Professor of Education/ Director of Teacher Certification
Dept Phone: +1 (908) 852-1400 x.2269
Dept Fax: 908-813-1984
Dept Email: educationstudies@centenarycollege.edu
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
About our Programs
Centenary College offers teacher certification programs to students who are working toward a Bachelor of Arts degree Biology, English, History, Mathematics, Psychology, Social Studies, and Sociology.
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Centenary College is also known for its innovative approach to teaching special education methodologies to tomorrow's teachers. We are one of the first colleges in NJ to provide a dual major to general education and special education students.
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Qualified post-baccalaureate students, whose undergraduate degree is an approved liberal arts discipline, and who have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better, may complete an education certification program of 30 credits.
Once you are admitted to the program, we work with you to ensure your success at Centenary and support continues when you become an educator.
Of all students starting the Practicum experience, 96% successfully complete Student Teaching and graduate from Centenary College with New Jersey teaching certification.
Students in the program must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and receive a B- in all Education courses. Students are granted one semester of probation if they fall below 2.75 before dismissal from the program.
Kappa Delta Epsilon - National Education Honor Society.
Kappa Delta Epsilon is an honorary professional Education fraternity, the purpose of which is to promote the cause of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholastic attainment and professional ideals among its members.
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Areas of Certification
Students who enroll in the Education Department at Centenary may become certified in:
- Elementary Education (K-5)
- Teacher of Biology (K-12)
- Teacher of Biology - Middle School Endorsement (5-8) *
- Teacher of English (K-12)
- Teacher of English - Middle School Endorsement (5-8) *
- Teacher of Mathematics (K-12)
- Teacher of Mathematics - Middle School Endorsement (5-8) *
- Teacher of Social Studies (K-12)
- Teacher of Social Studies - Middle School Endorsement (5-8) *
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
* Middle School subject area endorsements (grades 5-8) can only be pursued in conjunction with the Elementary Education certification program.
All certification programs are approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.
Students must sign allegiance to the United States for the certification papers to be sent to the State Department. Students also must pass the Praxis Exam in their appropriate area.
The Praxis II is administered independent from Centenary College. It must be taken and passed to gain admission into EDU4050 Student Teaching.
Special Education Program
The Special Education program is designed to prepare teachers to work effectively in special and inclusive settings with children and youth with disabilities and their families. We offer an approach that prepares teachers with and understanding of the foundations and current issues in special education, including federal and state rules and regulations.
Our graduates can effectively use assessment data to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized instruction for students with disabilities. And, they learn how to adapt and modify instruction and design accommodations to promote success for students with disabilities in special and inclusive settings.
Future teachers learn how to work in collaboration with families, community members, general education teachers, and other professionals who work with students with disabilities.
The learning approach is heavily hands-on and crosses-over into general education so that our graduates understand how all children learn in their different learning styles.
Our program prepares teachers to think critically and act responsibly as professionals within the changing field of special education.
Application Procedure
Students must apply for admission to the Education Department in addition to admission to the College. Admission to the Education Department requires:
- Achievement of minimally a 2.75 cumulative GPA;
- Two supportive letters of reference;
- An interview with department faculty;
- Completion of EDU2001 and EDU2002 with a grade of B- or better, and;
- Demonstration of competency with regard to communication and mathematics skills by passing the Praxis I exams.
Student Teaching
Student teaching (EDU 4050) requires full-time status. If a student is considering dual certification in a high school subject area and in elementary education, one extra course is required. If a student wants dual certification with Teacher of Students with Disabilities, several extra courses are required dependent upon the student's original major.
Students interested in dual certifications should consult with their academic advisor regarding the specific requirements.
Professional Development
Each year Centenary College provides several ongoing, in-service programs for educators throughout the region. Previous seminars topics have included Best Practices in utilizing technology in K-6 lessons, and examination of No Child Left Behind legislation. These programs are also open to undergraduate students.
Graduate programs, certifications and licensure, new online programs, as well as mentoring are also available. Centenary College is all about learning to learn for life.
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Centenary College Professional Development Schools
The mission of the Centenary College Professional Development School collaborative program is to create learning communities that function as collaborative partnerships between a school/school district and Centenary College, and by doing so offer win-win-win opportunities for P-12 learners, pre-service teachers, and in-service teachers.
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Education Department Policy Handbook and Guide to Practicum and Student Teaching
Download a copy of the Education Department policy handbook.
Download a copy of the Guide to Practicum and Student Teaching.
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