Coordinator: Dr. Sharon Ryan (732-932-7496, ext. 8114; email: sr247@rci.rutgers.edu)
Elementary/Middle School Education (30 credits)
05:300:412 Learning and Teaching in the Early Childhood Classroom (3)
05:300:413 Practicum in Early Childhood/Elementary Education (1.5)
05:300:414 Practicum in Early Childhood/Elementary Education II (1.5)
05:300:441 Teaching Math in the Elementary School (3)
05:300:461 Teaching Science in the Elementary School (3)
05:300:471 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
05:300:494 Literacy Development in the Early Years (3)
05:300:495 Literacy Development in the Elementary and Middle Years (3)
15:251:575 Learning and Teaching in the Middle School (3)
Two Graduate Level Electives in Liberal Arts or Professional Education (6)
Common Professional Education Core (18 credits)
05:300:200 Exploring Teaching as a Profession (3)
05:300:306 Principles of Classroom Learning (3)
05:300:401 Individual and Cultural Diversity in the Classroom (3)
15:255:533 Assessment and Measurement for Teachers (2)
15:255:534 Classroom Organization (1)
15:255:537 Education, Ethics, and Society (3)
15:255:538 Teacher as Researcher (3)
Internship in Teaching (12 credits)
15:255:535 Internship in Teaching (9)
15:255:536 Internship Seminar (3)
Subject Specialization (15 credits)
At least 15 credits of college-level work must be completed in the subject field that will be your specialization field. Any subject fitting into one of the following four areas is appropriate: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies. (Specialization in more than one field is acceptable, but at least 15 credits would need to be earned in each field.) Please check with a faculty member before beginning this work.
