TCNJ offers an innovative 4-year baccalaureate degree designed to prepare educators to teach diverse learners in elementary or early childhood settings. Students can take graduate-level courses that may lead to endorsements or a Master’s degree.
Degree Options
- Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Education
- Endorsements and Master’s Programs:
- Inclusive Early Childhood Education (students eligible for P-3 and K-6 certifications)
- Inclusive Elementary Education (students eligible for K-6 certification)
- Special Education (P-3, K-6, 7-12)
- Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (K-6)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program Highlights
- Students at TCNJ have at least 4–5 semesters of field practicum experiences, including student teaching.
- Students in teacher preparation programs are dual majors and must select a state-approved content area.
State-Approved Content Areas
African American studies; art; biology; English; environmental studies; history; integrative STEM education; mathematics; music; psychology; sociology; Spanish; or women’s, gender, and sexuality studies
School of Education — Resources and Advising
Faculty advise all education students on entry to the program. Additional resources include:
- TCNJ Library
- TCNJ Tutoring Center
- TCNJ Career Center
- Education Peer Mentors
- 1st Generation Support Group
- Instructional Technology Services
Alumni and Achievements
2023–2024 and 2024–2025: Two alumni were selected as County Teachers of the Year by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Student Organizations
Examples of student groups affiliated with the School of Education:
- Best Buddies
- Deaf-Hearing Connection
- Education Guides
- Educators4Equity
- Friendship and Unity for Special Education
- Kappa Delta Pi: Gamma Zeta Chapter
- National Student Speech Language Hearing Association
- Student New Jersey Education Association
- Senators for Education
- Teachers of Young Children Association
- Technology Education Society
- ROSCOE Educators