Initial Teacher Licensure Preparation Programs

Initial Teacher Licensure Preparation Programs

Transform Lives with an Education Undergraduate Degree

An education undergraduate degree is a gateway to a fulfilling career with the potential to impact countless lives. With your initial teacher licensure, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective educator, capable of inspiring and shaping young minds.

Join a community of educators dedicated to making a positive impact on our world. With a strong demand for skilled, qualified teachers, your career opportunities are endless. Whether you aim to teach in a public or private school or pursue a career in educational leadership, an education undergraduate degree at Felician University will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Dual licensure in only four years

At Felician, you will earn your NJ teacher license in a General Education area and in Special Education, making you much more marketable to schools looking to hire new teachers. Our program has a 100% pass rate on our teacher licensure candidates upon graduation. Earn your licensure in:

You may also pursue a variety of co-majors to further expand your knowledge and expertise.

Education Undergraduate Degree at a Glance

Small class sizes, personal attention, and financial assistance ensure your success in our education undergraduate degree.

Average Class Size: 15 students

Formats Offered: On campus

Total Credit Hours: 120

Ranked Top 15 in the North for Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report

100% of incoming freshmen receive a scholarship or grant award

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Why Choose Initial Teacher Licensure at Felician?

Take the next step toward a fulfilling career as an educator with The Felician Way—a unique approach to education that strives to produce the most well-rounded and qualified educators. Our attentive, expert faculty will guide you through the latest teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and classroom management techniques. You’ll graduate with the tools and experience to inspire and guide your students toward success.

Learn in a personal environment

Develop strong interpersonal relationships with teaching faculty. With our small class sizes, you’ll have more opportunity to interact with your professor and other classmates, promoting critical thinking and discussion skills that lead to more dynamic learning experiences. You’ll stay on track to graduate and meet your goals with personal advisors who meet with you each semester to help you make informed decisions and guide you in your personal and career development.

Expand your knowledge with a co-major

Choose one of five subject areas to focus your studies and further your expertise. Co-majors available include:

Make yourself stand out among other teacher candidates with a focused specialization.

Get hands-on experience as early as your first year

Learn by doing. Felician’s approach to experiential learning will prepare you to be an expert educator. Get valuable classroom experience from the moment you begin the program. By the time you reach your final year, you will work in the classroom two days a week, up to five days a week in your final semester. By the time you graduate and earn your NJ teacher license, you will be well-prepared to lead a classroom of your own.

Access Praxis test practice

Most students will need to take the Praxis exam to complete the education program and begin teaching. The Praxis tests your teaching knowledge in a variety of subject areas. Based on your ACT/SAT score, you may be exempt. However, for those who do need to take the Praxis, we offer resources and accommodations for those in need, including Praxis review courses, online or in-person tutoring, and a “Praxis secrets” library to help you succeed.

Where Will My Education Undergraduate Degree Take Me?

Education as a field of study encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, and more. Felician’s initial teacher licensure programs are primarily designed to help you obtain a NJ teacher license and become an educator. However, you may also pursue advanced study that would put you on the path to careers such as:

  • Classroom teacher
  • School administrator
  • Education policy analyst or advocate
  • Curriculum specialist or instructional designer
  • Education consultant or trainer
  • Education program manager or coordinator

Career outlook for initial teacher licensure majors

All our programs are nationally accredited and state-approved, with coursework that respectively satisfies the New Jersey Department of Education’s requirements for endorsement and certification. While Felician cannot grant certification, we prepare you with everything needed to achieve state certification. Our partnerships with area schools and administrators help position you for placement in schools upon receiving your NJ teacher license.

How Do I Get Started in the Education Undergraduate Degree at Felician?

Applying for admission is your first step toward realizing your true potential to impact the world. We are standing by to support you every step of the way as you apply for an education undergraduate degree.

We accept applications for admission on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Students who apply for fall admission before March 1 receive priority consideration for admission and scholarships.

After your application has been received, you can expect an admission decision in approximately four weeks.

Candidates for initial teacher licensure programs must additionally meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must satisfy all NJ State DOE requirements, including a passing Praxis CORE exam or satisfying the SAT/ACT waiver prior to completing EDU 290 for formal admission to the School of Education.

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