Elementary Education K-6 Certificate online

Build credentials to guide and nurture young students with the Elementary Education K-6 Certificate from William Paterson University online. Through this AAQEP-accredited program, you will learn to create a positive learning environment, deliver effective lessons, and design learner assessments that meet NJSLS standards for students with various backgrounds and learning needs. You will be mentored by an experienced teacher and a field supervisor as you connect theory to practice during an observational clinical experience and one-year residency (student teachingclinical internship), which take place in New Jersey schools. Clinical placements are facilitated by the College of Education’s Office of Field Experiences and Partnerships.
Begin this 100 percent online program with your liberal arts bachelor's degree and complete it earning a New Jersey teaching certification. Plus, WP requires the completion of only two additional courses if you choose to earn a master’s degree following this program.
What is taught in the Elementary Education K-6 Certificate program at William PatersonDemonstrate knowledge of learner development and diverse learning needsPlan differentiated instruction to address student learning needsApply strategies to establish a positive learning environmentEngage in culturally responsive educational practices with diverse learnersDemonstrate knowledge of content, pedagogy, and resources for instruction in elementary classroomsPlan for research-based literacy instruction to support students’ development in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and writing text for different purposesPlan for research-based mathematics instruction to support students’ development in problem-solving, mathematical reasoning, conceptual understanding, and procedural fluencyDevelop learning objectives and opportunities that align to learning standardsEngage learners in inquiry-based learning and academic discourseAnalyze and design learner assessments to support learningDevelop success criteria based on learning objectives and engage learners in analyzing their developmentUse assessment data to inform instructional practicesReflect on and analyze teaching effectivenessCollaborate with families, colleagues, and the professional communityDemonstrate professional ethics and dispositions

The requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Passing score on the Praxis Subject Assessment
• Resume with contact information of two references
• Bachelor's degree in a liberal arts major from accredited college with minimum of 60 credits in liberal arts (within which a minimum of 30 must be in the areas of English, math, social studies or science, with a minimum of 3 credits in each subject)
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (basic skills requirements) test – Limited CEAS candidates only
• Passing score on the PRAXIS Subject Assessment aligned with the student's desired area of teaching (Elementary Multiple Subjects 5001) unless pursuing the Limited CEAS; send official scores to William Paterson University Reporting Code: R2518