Education – Combined B.A./M.A. Program

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.
