Elementary Education K-6/5-8, B.A.: Bilingual Option
Undergraduate Degrees Offered:
Elementary Education Bilingual K6 and 5-8
Second Academic Major Options:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- English Standard
- English writing
- History
- Mathematics
- Spanish
- Theatre
Additional certification requirements:
Students interested in obtaining a certification upon degree conferral must submit a separate application. Please visit the Office of Teacher Certification for information regarding those instructions and the NJ Department of Education for information regarding the requirements specific to the respective certification.
Additionally, students need to pass the
edTPA Portfolio Assessment.
Program Accreditation:
All programs accredited by the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Admissions Requirements:
Please contact
Undergraduate Admissions.
Start term:
This program offers admission in Spring and Fall.
Declaration Requirements:
Courses Requiring a Minimum Grade of B-:
Students must earn a B- or higher exceptions made with dept. approval) to meet partial program entry requirements in the following courses:
ENG 1030,
MATH 1000 (other options include
MATH 1010,
MATH 1016 or
MATH 1030),
COMM 1402,
BIO 1000,
HIST 2303 OR
HIST 2304, and
EMSE 2800 or
EMSE 2802.
Courses Requiring a Minimum Grade of C:
Students must also earn a C or higher in the following additional courses after acceptance into the program and before Clinical Internship I (
EMSE 4712):
HIST 2303 OR 2304,
MATH 1010 (other options include
MATH 1016,
MATH 1030,
MATH 1054), and a science course (options include
CHEM 1010,
ASTR 1100,
GEOL 1200, ES 1400, and
PHYS 1000). Other college level science courses are acceptable as well.
Professional Education Courses
Students entering Kean University as freshmen or transfers must earn a B- or higher in Professional Education courses and a Satisfactory grade in
EMSE 4712 and
EMSE 4812.
EDUC 3000 must be completed with a B- or higher prior to taking
EMSE 4712.
EMSE 3300,
EDUC 3400 and
EMSE 3410 must be taken concurrently with
EMSE 4712.
EMSE 4900 Seminar in Clinical Practice II and EMSE 4812 Clinical Internship II must be taken together and no other course registration is permitted. All other professional education courses must be completed successfully (B-or higher) prior to taking these senior level courses.
Additional Information:
Oral and Written Emphasis Competency in Languages of Instruction
Students entering the Bilingual Option must also demonstrate oral and written competency in both languages of instruction, for example, Spanish and English, as measured by the ACTFL Proficiency Assessment. Directions for registration and Administration of this test are available in the Elementary Educ. & Bilingual Program located in Hutchinson 330. The passing scores for Bilingual Education candidates are (See the Bilingual Coordinator):
English:
OPI – Intermediate High
WPT – Advanced Low (Intermediate High if Target Language WPT is Advanced Low or Higher)
Target Language:
OPI – Advanced Low
WPT – Advanced Low (Intermediate High if English WPT is Advanced Low or Higher)
This test must be completed before being declared a bilingual option major.
Writing Emphasis Requirement:
All students are required to complete one “Writing Emphasis” (WE) course. The WE course should be within the major program. EMSE 4440 satisfies this requirement for your Professional major. However you should consult your content major program advisor for any requirements in the respective program.
Praxis Core Academic Skills Test:
Students must earn passing scores on all three parts of the Praxis Core Academic Skills or Educators examination (math, writing, and reading) to become eligible to declare as an education major.
Praxis II (formerly the National Teachers Exam):
The State of New Jersey requires a passing score on each section of the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Test as well as a Praxis II in a 5-8 content area prior to Clinical Internship II. In addition, students working towards Bilingual K-6/5-8 endorsement with Spanish as a 2nd Academic Major can take EMSE 3250 and file for a K-12 World Language endorsement.
Graduation Requirements:
Students must have completed all degree program requirements, obtained a 3.0 GPA or higher, and have passing scores for the Praxis I and II exams.
Program Descriptions:
The Elementary Bilingual program trains future educators to promote academic success for all students through mentorship and instruction. Through coursework and experience, prospective teachers develop the skills necessary to change lives by easing the transition for English-language learners and create safe academic environments for all students. This dual-certification program provides graduates with a K-6 initial teacher certification, a middle school endorsement in Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts or Spanish content area, and a Bilingual endorsement.
General Education 41-42
Foundations Requirements 13
Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 28-29
Humanities 9
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
MUS 1050: Is recommended.
Social Sciences 9
HIST 1062: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Science and Mathematics 10-11
Note: If 2nd Academic Major is Biology, Earth Science or Math please seek advisement from the department in order to take the appropriate GESM courses.
Mathematics 3
Select one Math course from the following Selection:
Lab Science Course 4
Requires a grade of B- or better.
Select One GE Approved Science course from areas below: 3-4
| Biology | 3-4 |
| Chemistry or Physics | 3-4 |
| Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences, Forensic Sciences or Sustainability Sciences | 3-4 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Additional Required Courses 18
Additional Required Courses 18
Note: HIST 2303 and HIST 2304: Are part of the History content area; Academic major History students will ONLY need to take PS 1010 and ECO 1020 in Additional Required courses.
| PSY 2100 | CHILD PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| PSY 2110 | PSYCHOLOGY OF ADOLESCENCE | 3 |
| ID 2950 | TECHNOLOGY AND THE YOUNG CHILD | 3 |
| ID 2955 | DISABLED PERSON IN AMERICAN SOCIETY | 3 |
| HIST 2303 | UNITED STATES HISTORY TO 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2304 | UNITED STATES HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT | 3 |
| EMSE 1996 | FIRST YEAR RESEARCH EDUCATION TOPICS | 1 |
| | |
| History Academic Content Area Requirement | |
| PS 1010 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICS | 3 |
| ECON 1020 | PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMCS I | 3 |
EMSE 1996: (Optional) Freshman Research course may be taken twice for credit.
Second Academic Major 32-39
2nd Academic Major: Biology, Earth Science, English (St. Lit.), English (Writing), History, Mathematics or Spanish
See academic advisor in your content area for advisement. Please note: The amount of credits depends upon the content area requirements.
Professional Education 42
These courses require a grade of B- or better.
Sophomore Level
| EMSE 2800 | CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS (K-6 & K-6/5-8) | 3 |
Junior Level
| EDUC 3000 | CURRICULUM, EVALUATION AND THE LEARNER | 3 |
| EMSE 3140 | SOCIAL STUDIES AND COMTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | 3 |
| EMSE 3410 | TEACHING TECHNIQUES FOR BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL CLASSROOMS | 3 |
| EMSE 4440 | FOUNDATIONS OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION | 3 |
Senior Level I
| EMSE 3123 | MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | 3 |
| EDUC 3400 | LANGUAGE ARTS/READING IN THE PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM | 3 |
| EMSE 3420 | BASIC THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TEACHING ENGLISH LEARNERS | 3 |
| EMSE 4441 | HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE LIMITED PROFICIENT STUDENT | 3 |
| EMSE 4712 | CLINICAL PRACTICE I:K-6/5-8 MIDDLE SCHOOL WITH ENDORSEMENT FOR TEACHERS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (TSD) OR BILINGUAL EDUCATION | 3 |
Senior Level II
| EMSE 4812 | CLINICAL PRACTICE II: K-6/5-8 MIDDLE, K-6/5-8 TSD & BILINGUAL | 9 |
Capstone Course 3
Total Credit Hours: 131-132