Montclair State University’s Teacher Education Program is one of the most highly-regarded teacher preparation programs in the country. It has been consistently recognized both nationally and regionally for its unique features, including its structure, partnerships, and curricular emphases. The program is considered a model for other colleges and universities and has continuously been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954.
The Teacher Education Program’s professional course sequence and field experiences emphasize teaching for critical thinking and culturally responsive teaching. The professional component for both graduate students addresses four broad areas: 1) student development and learning, 2) the classroom and the school, 3) the curriculum, and 4) effective teaching skills. erience with groups of children.
The course requirements listed below apply to those students admitted on or after Fall 2009. Anyone admitted prior to this term should refer to their Analysis of Academic Progress on WESS or see your academic advisor for your official program of study.
| Prerequisite Courses |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| * FCST 512 |
Child Development I - Theories of Child Development or equivalent |
3 |
| SPCM 101 |
Fundamental Speech Communication or By Examination |
3 |
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Physiology & Hygiene (State certification requirement; approved course or exam administered by the Center of Pedagogy)
Completion and passing score on PRAXIS II Elementary Content Knowledge (test code 014)
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| Core Courses |
15 |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECEL 501 |
Perspectives on Early Childhood and Elementary Education in a Diverse Society |
3 |
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| ECEL 518 |
Families, Communities, and Schools: Diversity, Culture and Democracy |
3 |
| OR |
| ECSE 508 |
Strengthening Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities |
3 |
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| ELRS 503 |
Methods of Research |
3 |
| READ 500 |
The Nature of Reading |
3 |
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| Literacy Course(s): Select one of the following: |
| READ 503 |
Literature for Adolescents |
3 |
| READ 507 |
Understanding Reading Comprehension |
3 |
| READ 519 |
Language and Early Literacy Development |
3 |
| READ 522 |
History of Literacy and Media |
3 |
| READ 524 |
Teaching Multiethnic Literature in P-8 Classrooms |
3 |
| READ 525 |
Literacies, Digital Technology and Learning |
3 |
| READ 600 |
Workshop in Contemporary Issues in Reading |
3 |
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| Content/Methods Courses |
9 |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECEL 516 |
Social Studies and the Arts: Understanding Democracy in Elementary Classrooms |
3 |
| ECEL 517 |
Integrating Science and Technology in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
3 |
| MATH 577 |
Mathematics Education in the Elementary School |
3 |
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| Professional Sequence Courses |
12 |
| Semester Before Student Teaching |
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Students must apply to the Center of Pedagogy for a Clinical placement the semester prior to their Clinical experience. Due dates are 3/1 for September placement and 10/1 for January. These deadlines are strictly adhered to by the Center of Pedagogy. |
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| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECEL 522 |
Curriculum Development and Assessment in Diverse Elementary Classrooms |
3 |
| ECEL 510 |
Clinical Experience I in Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Settings |
2 |
| ECEL 502 |
Seminar I: Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
1 |
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| Student Teaching Semester |
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| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECEL 511 |
Clinical Experience II in Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Settings |
5 |
| OR |
| ECEL 514 |
In-service Supervised Graduate Student Teaching |
5 |
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(ECEL 514 replaces ECEL 511 for those already in full-time teaching positions) |
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| ECEL 504 |
Seminar II: Inclusive Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms |
1 |
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Comprehensive Exam |
0 |
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| PROGRAM TOTAL: 36 credits |
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| * Students who wish to add a Middle School content specialist endorsement to teach grades 5 - 8 in a content area should also complete Child Development II: Adolescent. This is a state requirement. |
