{"id":12,"date":"2017-01-17T17:31:49","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T17:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/education\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2023-03-14T15:17:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T15:17:52","slug":"admission-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/education\/admission-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"undergrad\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Undergraduate Education Program<\/h3>\n<p>Please visit the Office of Admission for <a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/undergraduate-admission\/applying-to-saint-peters\/\">application details<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a name=\"he\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-db0bdd11-7fff-cf86-d06e-6184196d84d4\">Stephanie Squires<\/span>, Ph.D., <em>Dean<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Anna Cicirelli, Ed.D., <em>Associate Dean<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Michele Cassaro, M.Ed.<em>, Assitant Dean<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Caulfield School of Education offers a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Secondary Education. It also offers various options to become certified in many academic areas. The undergraduate program in Education provides pre-professional training for teaching on the pre-school, elementary, middle school, and secondary school levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>General Entry and Exit Requirements<\/strong><br\/>\nStudents seeking admission to the undergraduate programs apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program normally second semester of sophomore year.<\/p>\n<p>Admission criteria include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>3.0 minimum grade point average<\/li>\n\t<li>successful completion of ED-490: Sophomore Clinical Experience and Seminar<\/li>\n\t<li>successful completion of either ED-160 or ED-170\/ED-203<\/li>\n\t<li>entrance interview and recommendation of School of Education Faculty<\/li>\n\t<li>taking and passing the Praxis I Core Exam<br\/>\n\t\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exit requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>3.0 minimum overall grade point average\u00a0<\/li>\n\t<li>exit interview conducted in Student Teacher Seminar<\/li>\n\t<li>Praxis Exam in the specialized area that the student wishes to be certified in<br\/>\n\t\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New Jersey Certification Requirements<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Elementary School Teacher certification requires students to complete:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>core curriculum requirements (minimum of 60 credits in liberal arts)<\/li>\n\t<li>coherent sequence and major in Elementary Education<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n\t<li>required passing of Praxis I and Praxis II exams<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Middle School Teacher certification requires students to complete:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>core curriculum requirements (minimum of 60 credits in liberal arts)<\/li>\n\t<li>coherent sequence and major in Elementary Education<\/li>\n\t<li>15 credits in approved program in each subject endorsed on the middle school level; the credits may be included in the academic major, core curriculum or electives<\/li>\n\t<li>required passing of Praxis I and Praxis II exams<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Secondary School certification requires students to complete:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>core curriculum requirements\u00a0<\/li>\n\t<li>academic major (minimum of 30 credits in subject area to be taught) and minor in Secondary Education<\/li>\n\t<li>required passing of Praxis I and Praxis II exams<sup>1<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><sup>1\u00a0<\/sup> Note: All students will be required to take and pass the Praxis exam before being permitted to student teach.<\/p>\n<p><sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0Elementary Education majors can also take required courses for Pre-School-3 Certification.<\/p>\n<h3>Areas Of Certification<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Elementary Education Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-6)<\/li>\n\t<li>Pre-School-3 Certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elementary Education Program with Middle School Certification<\/strong> (15 credits are required in subject area for middle school certification. Core courses can be included in the 15 credits.)<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Teacher of Middle School Science<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Middle School English<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Middle School Social Studies<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Middle School Mathematics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Secondary Education Program with Subject Area Endorsements<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Teacher of Art<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Comprehensive Business<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Biological Science<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Mathematics<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of General Business<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Physical Science<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of English<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of French<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Italian<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Spanish<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Social Studies<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of History<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Chemistry<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Physics<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Physical Education<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Health<\/li>\n\t<li>Teacher of Physical Education and Health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"cert\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Director of School Counseling Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of a master\u2019s degree and certification as a School Counselor.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Middle School Mathematics Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended including evidence of 6 credits of mathematics completed.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of an instructional license.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Professional\/Associate Counselor Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of a master\u2019s degree and certification as a School Counselor and Director of School Counseling.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>School Business Administrator Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of a master\u2019s degree or a CPA license.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Supervisor of Instruction Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of a master\u2019s degree and 3 years of teaching experience.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Teacher Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Program<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Official application (<a title=\"Apply for Admission\" href=\"https:\/\/crm.orionondemand.com\/crm\/forms\/EG0T78Ex67020x670c0r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply online<\/a> or request an application by phone or mail).<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words).<\/li>\n<li>Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of an instructional license.<\/li>\n<li>Additional requirements for international students.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>All Documents Should be Sent to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University<br \/>\nAttn: Graduate and International Admissions<br \/>\n2641 John F. Kennedy Boulevard<br \/>\nJersey City, New Jersey 07306<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please feel free to call the Office of Graduate and International Admissions at (201) 761-6470 with any questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>*International Students<\/h3>\n<p>In addition to the above requirements for all education programs, international students must also submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Official TOEFL scores showing a minimum of 79 on the Internet-based exam will be accepted. An overall score of 6.5 on the IELTS is also acceptable. The University code for score reporting is 2806.<\/li>\n<li>Completion of ELS Language Center course with a score of 112 or higher, FLS Level 16 or completion of Kaplan Advanced Level.<\/li>\n<li>Course-by-course evaluation reporting a 4-year bachelor\u2019s and CGPA from an approved NACES evaluation company. World Education Services (WES) is preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University International Statement of Financial Support including proof of funding. This form may be scanned, faxed or mailed back to the Office of Admission with proof of funding.<\/li>\n<li>Copy of a valid passport page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Undergraduate Education Program Please visit the Office of Admission for application details. Director of School Counseling Certification Program Official application (Apply online or request an application by phone or mail). Personal statement of educational and professional goals (250-500 words). Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all institutions attended. 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