College of Education

Mission

To positively impact and develop local, regional, national, and global educational communities by:

collaborating with partners in the field to promote learning and the mental and physical health of diverse learners in all settings
integrating teaching, research, and service to advance knowledge in the field
preparing and supporting professionals through the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions with the ultimate goal of ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all learners.

Accreditation

Rowan University’s Teacher Education Program, one of the largest and most comprehensive in New Jersey and in the nation, has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) now known as the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) since 1956. In addition, College of Education programs have received National Recognition from the following professional organizations:

CEC Council for Exceptional Children
ELCC Educational Leadership Constituent Council
ILA International Literacy Association
NASP National Association of School Psychologists
CACREP Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs

In addition, the Master of Arts in Counseling in Educational Settings program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The New Jersey State Department of Education also approves all initial licensure preparation and advanced preparation programs within the College of Education.

Admission, Retention and Eligibility for Teacher Certification

Admission to Rowan University does not guarantee admission as a teacher certification candidate. Students desiring admission as a teacher certification candidate must file an application. Admission to teaching certification has specific program requirements as outlined on Program Guides. Students are notified of their acceptance at the beginning of their junior year. The same process applies to two-year transfer students but is generally compressed to take place in the fall semester of the junior year. This outline describes the minimum college requirements. Students should check with their advisors and certifying department for specific expectations, program requirements and standards.