Education – Combined B.A./M.A. Program
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Education students at Caldwell University actually graduate with two majors, a content major (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or World Language), AND an Education major. The content courses ensure that you know what to teach, while the education courses ensure that you know how to teach. School of Education professors are here to assist as you begin your path toward becoming a teacher. Please contact me if you have any questions!
Joan Moriarity, Ed.D., Ed.S.
Associate Dean of The School of Education
Caldwell University
jmoriarity@caldwell.edu
(Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to remain in this program)
The purpose of this program is to allow students to complete their course of study over a five-year period, and at the end of that five-year period leave Caldwell University with a bachelor’s degree in their chosen major (e.g. biology, mathematics), elementary education K-6 certification or K-12 teaching certification in their major, and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction admission requirements.
The coursework focuses in three main areas of study:
1. The core curriculum
2. The content area or subject matter major (e.g. biology, mathematics, English and social studies)
3. Education coursework leading to a teaching credential and graduate degree
Admission Requirements
Students applying to Caldwell University can also apply to the Five-year Combined B.A./M.A. program. These students must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50 and SAT scores of 1050 (on verbal and math sections). Students will begin this program first semester freshman year. For transfer students who wish to enter the program, they must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50, SAT scores of 1050 (on verbal and math sections only), and a cumulative college GPA of 3.50. Students must also pass all three parts of the Praxis I: Core Academic Skills for Educators (#5751) in order to be accepted to the Education program and to continue taking any Education courses after ED 206. This program may take longer for transfer students. All students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain in the program.
(Student Teaching – 15 weeks)
Prior to admission into student teaching (courses ED 470 & ED 475), all students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students must achieve a passing score on the appropriate Praxis examination and demonstrate successful acquisition of Caldwell University Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) claims. The NJPTS standards for Teacher Baccalaureate Pre-Service Programs are required to complete student teaching. The culminating field experience requirement in student teaching is placement in an approved school setting under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and a university supervisor. A formal application must be submitted to the Director of Field Placement according to the guidelines established by the School of Education. No additional courses will be allowed during student teaching.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements. Additional assignments will be expected in ED447, ED448E/448S and ED449E/449S, comparable to graduate level work.
The following graduate level courses will be required to earn both the BA and MA:
Course Code : ED 590
Course Description :
Focuses on a multiethnic/multicultural curriculum with goals that are consistent with the needs of a global society. Educators become informed, active citizens capable of making reflective decisions in a world beset by momentous social and human problems. Educators learn how to solve social problems through responsible action, and develop a sense of political efficacy and the ability to influence public policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 598
Course Description :
Provides an understanding of the processes of change and decision making in developing and implementing curriculum. The historical development of curriculum, how curriculum is organized, and the relationship between curriculum and instruction will be discussed. Educators will develop a written process for curriculum development, as well as a process for evaluating curriculum in order to ensure ongoing curriculum improvement. Educators will develop a comprehensive integrated curriculum guide including content, instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessment.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 599
Course Description :
Participants will learn to use and evaluate computer-based tools in educational environments. Included in this set of tools will be general productivity software, special purpose educational software, as well as innovative technology. Participants will develop their own portfolios of products and strategies displaying the use of such tools with students and other clients. Knowing how to access resources to maintain emergent technological literacy will be developed by participants.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 610
Course Description :
This course guides students through the process of creating a research proposal for action research to be conducted in their school systems. This proposal will include a statement of the problem, a review of related literature, and a description of the methodology to be used in the study. As part of the process, students will develop an understanding of research procedures and analyze published research related to their topic of study. ED611 continues the research process with a focus on implementing the study, analyzing data collected, and formally writing the results.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
At least 27 graduate credits.
Course Code : ED 611
Course Description :
Guides students through 1) the process of conducting an action research study and completing a thesis from the proposal developed in Educational Research I, or 2) the process of preparing a journal article suitable for publication. The thesis or article will present a defensible position on a matter of significance in the topic of study. Capstone projects will be published on the Web by ProQuest/UMI for a fee of $110.00 billable by the Bursar during the semester the course is taken.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 610
Electives – 6 credits in Graduate Education courses
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements. Additional assignments will be expected in ED447, ED448E/448S and ED449E/449S, comparable to graduate level work.
The following graduate level courses will be required to earn both the BA and MA:
Course Code : ED 590
Course Description :
Focuses on a multiethnic/multicultural curriculum with goals that are consistent with the needs of a global society. Educators become informed, active citizens capable of making reflective decisions in a world beset by momentous social and human problems. Educators learn how to solve social problems through responsible action, and develop a sense of political efficacy and the ability to influence public policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 598
Course Description :
Provides an understanding of the processes of change and decision making in developing and implementing curriculum. The historical development of curriculum, how curriculum is organized, and the relationship between curriculum and instruction will be discussed. Educators will develop a written process for curriculum development, as well as a process for evaluating curriculum in order to ensure ongoing curriculum improvement. Educators will develop a comprehensive integrated curriculum guide including content, instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessment.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 599
Course Description :
Participants will learn to use and evaluate computer-based tools in educational environments. Included in this set of tools will be general productivity software, special purpose educational software, as well as innovative technology. Participants will develop their own portfolios of products and strategies displaying the use of such tools with students and other clients. Knowing how to access resources to maintain emergent technological literacy will be developed by participants.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 610
Course Description :
This course guides students through the process of creating a research proposal for action research to be conducted in their school systems. This proposal will include a statement of the problem, a review of related literature, and a description of the methodology to be used in the study. As part of the process, students will develop an understanding of research procedures and analyze published research related to their topic of study. ED611 continues the research process with a focus on implementing the study, analyzing data collected, and formally writing the results.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
At least 27 graduate credits.
Course Code : ED 611
Course Description :
Guides students through 1) the process of conducting an action research study and completing a thesis from the proposal developed in Educational Research I, or 2) the process of preparing a journal article suitable for publication. The thesis or article will present a defensible position on a matter of significance in the topic of study. Capstone projects will be published on the Web by ProQuest/UMI for a fee of $110.00 billable by the Bursar during the semester the course is taken.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 610
Electives – 6 credits in Graduate Education courses
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements. Additional assignments will be expected in ED447, ED448E/448S and ED449E/449S, comparable to graduate level work.
The following graduate level courses will be required to earn both the BA and MA:
Course Code : ED 590
Course Description :
Focuses on a multiethnic/multicultural curriculum with goals that are consistent with the needs of a global society. Educators become informed, active citizens capable of making reflective decisions in a world beset by momentous social and human problems. Educators learn how to solve social problems through responsible action, and develop a sense of political efficacy and the ability to influence public policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 598
Course Description :
Provides an understanding of the processes of change and decision making in developing and implementing curriculum. The historical development of curriculum, how curriculum is organized, and the relationship between curriculum and instruction will be discussed. Educators will develop a written process for curriculum development, as well as a process for evaluating curriculum in order to ensure ongoing curriculum improvement. Educators will develop a comprehensive integrated curriculum guide including content, instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessment.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 599
Course Description :
Participants will learn to use and evaluate computer-based tools in educational environments. Included in this set of tools will be general productivity software, special purpose educational software, as well as innovative technology. Participants will develop their own portfolios of products and strategies displaying the use of such tools with students and other clients. Knowing how to access resources to maintain emergent technological literacy will be developed by participants.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 610
Course Description :
This course guides students through the process of creating a research proposal for action research to be conducted in their school systems. This proposal will include a statement of the problem, a review of related literature, and a description of the methodology to be used in the study. As part of the process, students will develop an understanding of research procedures and analyze published research related to their topic of study. ED611 continues the research process with a focus on implementing the study, analyzing data collected, and formally writing the results.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
At least 27 graduate credits.
Course Code : ED 611
Course Description :
Guides students through 1) the process of conducting an action research study and completing a thesis from the proposal developed in Educational Research I, or 2) the process of preparing a journal article suitable for publication. The thesis or article will present a defensible position on a matter of significance in the topic of study. Capstone projects will be published on the Web by ProQuest/UMI for a fee of $110.00 billable by the Bursar during the semester the course is taken.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 610
Electives – 6 credits in Graduate Education courses
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements.
Students accepted into the 5 year program must complete the elementary or secondary education & content program requirements. Additional assignments will be expected in ED447, ED448E/448S and ED449E/449S, comparable to graduate level work. The following graduate level courses will be required to earn both the BA and MA:
Course Code : ED 580
Course Description :
Defines good teaching as a process whereby an educator leads students through a planned curriculum. The teacher who is knowledgeable in a specific area will refine instructional skills such as selecting content; pacing instruction; creating an instructional climate; ensuring active participation; focusing students on task; using effective questioning techniques; and providing feedback and evaluation of student learning. The course requires educators to review curriculum and emphasizes the analysis of their own instructional practices in the classroom.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 590
Course Description :
Focuses on a multiethnic/multicultural curriculum with goals that are consistent with the needs of a global society. Educators become informed, active citizens capable of making reflective decisions in a world beset by momentous social and human problems. Educators learn how to solve social problems through responsible action, and develop a sense of political efficacy and the ability to influence public policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 598
Course Description :
Provides an understanding of the processes of change and decision making in developing and implementing curriculum. The historical development of curriculum, how curriculum is organized, and the relationship between curriculum and instruction will be discussed. Educators will develop a written process for curriculum development, as well as a process for evaluating curriculum in order to ensure ongoing curriculum improvement. Educators will develop a comprehensive integrated curriculum guide including content, instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessment.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 599
Course Description :
Participants will learn to use and evaluate computer-based tools in educational environments. Included in this set of tools will be general productivity software, special purpose educational software, as well as innovative technology. Participants will develop their own portfolios of products and strategies displaying the use of such tools with students and other clients. Knowing how to access resources to maintain emergent technological literacy will be developed by participants.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 610
Course Description :
Guides students through the process of creating a research proposal for action research to be conducted in their school systems. This proposal will include a statement of the problem, a review of related literature, and a description of the methodology to be used in the study. As part of this process, students will develop an understanding of research procedures and analyze published research related to their topic of study. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
At least 27 graduate credits.
Course Code : ED 611
Course Description :
Guides students through 1) the process of conducting an action research study and completing a thesis from the proposal developed in Educational Research I, or 2) the process of preparing a journal article suitable for publication. The thesis or article will present a defensible position on a matter of significance in the topic of study. Capstone projects will be published on the Web by ProQuest/UMI for a fee of $110.00 billable by the Bursar during the semester the course is taken.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 610
Course Code : ED 575
Course Description :
Enables educators to assist their students to live ethically in a complex world. This course emphasizes the classroom as a community of scholars who learn values while learning to value other people. The classroom is further understood as a place where right and wrong are defined by behavior. Case studies and research literature will assist educators to understand that ethical matters related to local and global issues require reflection, study, and community discourse.
Credit : 3
Electives – 6 credits in Graduate Education courses
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
Undergraduate Education Courses
Course Code : ED 206
Course Description :
This course deals with the leading historical, legal, technological, and philosophical theories in regular and special education. It is designed to help students acquire a better understanding and workable knowledge of how best to identify, develop, implement, and evaluate the essential components of curriculum. Field requirement: 9 hours.
Credit : 3
9-hour field requirement
Course Code : ED 331
Course Description :
his course will prepare classroom teachers to effectively teach the range of students found in today's classrooms including students with disabilities, gifted students, at-risk students, and students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Students will become aware of departments and agencies within and outside the school district that assist in meeting the needs of exceptional students. Students will understand the uses of technology with special needs students. Field requirement: 40 hours. Nursing students field requirement: 20 hours.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED206, ED340, ED348, ED447
Co requisites :
ED340, ED348, ED447
40-hour field requirement
Course Code : ED 340
Course Description :
This course provides students with knowledge of theories of the reading and writing processes, as well as strategies for effectively teaching all aspects of language arts to children in grades pre-K through five. Essentials of language arts instruction, such as emergent literacy, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and content area literacy will be explored in depth. Students will gain an understanding of lesson planning, instruction, and assessment for all learners in the early childhood and elementary classrooms. The mandatory 40-hour field experience will provide students opportunities to observe literacy instruction in an elementary classroom. Field requirement: 40 hours.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED331, ED206, ED447
Co requisites :
ED447
Course Code : ED 348
Course Description :
This course provides students with knowledge of reading and writing in the content areas and approaches to content area instruction, as well as strategies for integrating the teaching of content with the teaching of language arts. Emphasis will be on ways to design effective, meaningful instruction that engages learners in content while building their reading and writing skills. Students will gain an understanding of lesson planning, instruction, and assessment for all learners in content area classrooms in middle and high school. The mandatory 40-hour field experience will provide students opportunities to observe instruction in a content area classroom. Field requirement: 40 hours.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 206, ED 331 and ED 447
Co requisites :
ED447
Course Code : ED 470
Course Description :
This course gives students the opportunity to perform all of the various duties of the regular/special classroom teacher in a school for a full semester. Practice under the guidance of a master teacher and a university supervisor strengthens the induction process of the pre-service teacher candidate. Departmental approval required, a 3.0 GPA, and a passing score on the appropriate Praxis exam are required. Testing fee required. Prerequisite: Completion of all education courses. No additional courses will be allowed during student teaching except by a waiver from the School of Education Associate Dean.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 449E or ED 449S
Course Code : ED 475
Course Description :
This course is a coordinating seminar for regular/special education student teachers. It focuses on the art and craft of the teacher as a professional and works to support the culminating experience of the teaching internship.
Credit : 3
Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites :
ED520, ED500E, ED500, ED449, ED500S, ED449E, ED449S
Graduate Education Courses Leading to the M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
Course Code : ED 447
Course Description :
This course presents a framework for technology skills development by using a problem solving approach. New media and technologies will be used as tools for hands-on exploration and integration of curriculum based projects aligned with the NJCCS and InTASC standards. The use of technology to approach content areas and meet the needs of diverse students will be emphasized, including adaptive devices for students with disabilities. Teacher candidates will evaluate their present skills and move along the continuum of stages of technology use from survival to mastery, then impact and finally, innovation.
Credit : 3
*For students in this program, these three courses will be considered graduate level, and, therefore, will be expected to complete additional assignments.
Course Code : ED 448E
Course Description :
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the concepts taught in elementary school mathematics. Techniques will be demonstrated to foster conceptual development in elementary school children. Mathematical concepts such as geometric thinking and algebraic thinking, and problem solving will also be explored. The essential elements of instruction, assessment, grouping strategies and effective questioning will be illustrated to effectively plan instruction for diverse learners in mathematics. An overview of the elementary mathematics curriculum will also be provided. Field requirement: 75 hours.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 331, ED 340 and ED 447
*For students in this program, these three courses will be considered graduate level, and, therefore, will be expected to complete additional assignments.
OR
Course Code : ED 448S
Course Description :
This course will acquaint the secondary preservice teacher with an opportunity to understand and implement the planning and instructional skills that will be necessary for teaching at the middle school level. The student will select subject matter for teaching from various middle school curricular materials and the N.J. Core Content Curriculum Standards. In addition, students will integrate the middle school philosophy into lesson planning and classroom management while demonstrating the need for differentiation and diversity. The student will also engage in the use of modern technology as an instructional resource. This course will begin to prepare the students with effective instructional and classroom management skills necessary for the Student Teaching Experience. Field requirement: 75 hours.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 331, ED 348 and ED 447
*For students in this program, these three courses will be considered graduate level, and, therefore, will be expected to complete additional assignments.
Course Code : ED 449E
Course Description :
This course introduces students to the understanding, skills and accepted instructional strategies that will prepare them to effectively design and implement successful social studies and science instruction at the elementary level. The scientific inquiry process, as it applies to each of the disciplines, will be introduced and incorporated into required lesson and units plans of study. Students will become familiar with NJCCCS as they apply to each of these disciplines, and will incorporate discipline-specific forms of inquiry into lesson plans, unit plans and presentations. In addition, students will become familiar with and apply technology that fosters the goals of each of the disciplines under study. Field requirement: 100 hours.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 448E
*For students in this program, these three courses will be considered graduate level, and, therefore, will be expected to complete additional assignments.
OR
Course Code : ED 449S
Course Description :
This course will acquaint the secondary preservice teacher with the skills vital to preparing, presenting, and organizing effective lessons while maintaining a well-managed and appropriately disciplined secondary classroom setting. Students will prepare select subject matter for teaching from various high school curricular materials and the NJ Core Content Curriculum Standards. In addition, students will integrate an understanding of adolescence to design unit plans and address classroom management issues. Differentiation and diversity will be addressed through these activities. The student will also engage in the use of modern technology as an instructional resource. This course will prepare the student with effective instructional and classroom management skills that will be necessary for the Student Teaching Field requirement. Field requirement (100 hours).
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 448S
*For students in this program, these three courses will be considered graduate level, and, therefore, will be expected to complete additional assignments.
Course Code : ED 580
Course Description :
Defines good teaching as a process whereby an educator leads students through a planned curriculum. The teacher who is knowledgeable in a specific area will refine instructional skills such as selecting content; pacing instruction; creating an instructional climate; ensuring active participation; focusing students on task; using effective questioning techniques; and providing feedback and evaluation of student learning. The course requires educators to review curriculum and emphasizes the analysis of their own instructional practices in the classroom.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 590
Course Description :
Focuses on a multiethnic/multicultural curriculum with goals that are consistent with the needs of a global society. Educators become informed, active citizens capable of making reflective decisions in a world beset by momentous social and human problems. Educators learn how to solve social problems through responsible action, and develop a sense of political efficacy and the ability to influence public policy.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 598
Course Description :
Provides an understanding of the processes of change and decision making in developing and implementing curriculum. The historical development of curriculum, how curriculum is organized, and the relationship between curriculum and instruction will be discussed. Educators will develop a written process for curriculum development, as well as a process for evaluating curriculum in order to ensure ongoing curriculum improvement. Educators will develop a comprehensive integrated curriculum guide including content, instructional methods, lesson plans, and assessment.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 599
Course Description :
Participants will learn to use and evaluate computer-based tools in educational environments. Included in this set of tools will be general productivity software, special purpose educational software, as well as innovative technology. Participants will develop their own portfolios of products and strategies displaying the use of such tools with students and other clients. Knowing how to access resources to maintain emergent technological literacy will be developed by participants.
Credit : 3
Course Code : ED 610
Course Description :
Guides students through the process of creating a research proposal for action research to be conducted in their school systems. This proposal will include a statement of the problem, a review of related literature, and a description of the methodology to be used in the study. As part of this process, students will develop an understanding of research procedures and analyze published research related to their topic of study. This course is graded as PASS/FAIL.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
At least 27 graduate credits.
Course Code : ED 611
Course Description :
Guides students through 1) the process of conducting an action research study and completing a thesis from the proposal developed in Educational Research I, or 2) the process of preparing a journal article suitable for publication. The thesis or article will present a defensible position on a matter of significance in the topic of study. Capstone projects will be published on the Web by ProQuest/UMI for a fee of $110.00 billable by the Bursar during the semester the course is taken.
Credit : 3
Prerequisites :
ED 610
Course Code : ED 575
Course Description :
Enables educators to assist their students to live ethically in a complex world. This course emphasizes the classroom as a community of scholars who learn values while learning to value other people. The classroom is further understood as a place where right and wrong are defined by behavior. Case studies and research literature will assist educators to understand that ethical matters related to local and global issues require reflection, study, and community discourse.
Credit : 3
Electives – 6 credits in Graduate Education courses
Your degree includes credits from Liberal Arts and Sciences Core, Major, and Electives.
