College of Education and Human Services

Jubilee Hall, Fourth Floor
(973) 761-9025
education.shu.edu

Interim Dean: Joseph Martinelli, Ed.D.
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Brian Conners, Ph.D., BCBA
Associate Dean for Assessment and Accreditation: Amy Kline, Ed.D.
Assistant Dean of College Engagement and Community Development: Omayra Arocho, Ph.D.
Director of Budget and Operations: Caroline Gartley
Director of Clinical Experience and Applied Research: Karen Grove

Departments and Chairs

Education Leadership, Management and Policy: Randall Clemens, Ph.D., Chair
Educational Studies: Alisa Hindin, Ed.D.; Debra Zinicola, Ed.D., Co-Chairs
Professional Psychology and Family Therapy: Thomas Massarelli, Ph.D., Chair

For questions on HPER courses contact Daniel Katz at Daniel.Katz@shu.edu.

Accreditation

The College of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Education Leadership Institute

Associate Director: TBD
Seton Hall University is proud to have one of the few undergraduate leadership programs in the country for students planning a career in education and human services. In addition to receiving a foundational understanding of leadership under the university’s umbrella Leadership Institute, students in the College of Education and Human Services at Seton Hall will receive leadership development specific to their profession and taught by leaders in their field.

In addition to the academic and experiential understanding of what it means to be a leader in education and human services, students in the program will also have access to information and a network specifically designed to give them a leg up on their counterparts as they embark on their new careers. Not only will they have a built-in network of senior and junior professionals to learn from and engage with, but they will have insight into which thought leaders, podcasts, and blogs will enhance their professional development in the field.

Programs of Study

The mission of the College of Education and Human Services is to promote professional practice. We strive to do that by developing competent, socially conscious, reflective professionals. What does this mean for a candidate in the college? The faculty and the professionals we work with in the community are committed to:

1. the development of a broad, deep knowledge base that can be translated into practice;
2. a respect and valuing for difference in our society;
3. and the ability to practice introspection regarding self-development and pedagogy.

An integral step toward achieving these goals is the alignment of our programs with national professional standards and those of the New Jersey State Department of Education. When a candidate graduates from the College of Education and Human Services at Seton Hall University, he/she will be recognized for these qualities and future potential.

Undergraduate programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and approved by the New Jersey State Department of Education. The college has been awarded CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) accreditation. In addition, the following programs are nationally recognized by their professional associations: elementary education, special education, English, mathematics, social studies and science.

The Bachelor of Science in Education is offered with major programs in elementary, and special education and secondary education content fields. Candidates complete a broad scope of liberal arts studies, a major in an academic field and a component of professional education courses with integrated internship experiences. After completing the appropriate course of study, candidates are eligible for the baccalaureate degree and for recommendation to the State of New Jersey for the appropriate teaching certificate. A passing score on the appropriate Praxis Examinations is also required for certification.

Although reciprocal certification agreements exist among many states, the agreements are subject to change. Candidates from states other than New Jersey are advised to consult with Joseph Martinelli, Ed.D., Seton Hall’s certification officer, and/or the appropriate state’s Department of Teacher Education for information about specific requirements.

General School Requirements

Admission

All candidates, interested in education when they enter the University as first semester freshmen, are welcome to take the introductory courses in their area of interest (elementary/special education or secondary education): EDST 1001 Introduction to Teaching: The Profession or EDST 1501 Education in the United States: Past and Present.

In order to fully matriculate into the education major, candidates must:

• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for admission to the elementary, special education program, secondary education, and secondary/special education.
• Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher for admission to the 4+2 program
• Have a GPA of 3.3 or higher for admission to the BSE/MA Program with Applied Behavior Analysis
• Pass the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators or demonstrate a passing score in the top third of the SAT or ACT.
• Detailed information about pre-education (EART) requirements, available courses, and how to enroll fully in the elementary and secondary education programs are available in the respective program handbooks.

Retention and Graduation for Education Majors

• Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher for elementary/special education program, secondary education, and secondary/special education.
• If any education major’s (early childhood/elementary/ special education, secondary education, secondary/special education 4+2 program or BSE/MA with ABA) GPA falls below a 3.0 he or she is considered ‘on probation’ from their education program and may not take additional education classes or continue fieldwork. If the candidate’s GPA remains below a 3.0 for another consecutive semester, he or she is dismissed from the college (not the University).
• Those who are on probation or who are dismissed may be readmitted and permitted to take education classes if they raise the GPA to 3.0 or higher. Re-admittance into the program may only occur one time. Failure to maintain the 3.0 a second time leads to permanent dismissal from the college.
• All education majors (elementary/special education, secondary education, secondary/special education 4+2 program or BSE/MA with ABA) must complete a full major in the College of Arts and Sciences, a general education sequence of liberal arts courses, and their professional major in education.
• Each education program requires clinical experiences and a culminating clinical practice. Candidates must fully meet the requirements of the clinical component of their program (including specified number of hours, course related assessments, and evaluation forms).
• All education majors:
  • Must meet with their education advisor each semester for a review of their academic and clinical requirements in order to determine potential areas of need and standing in the program.
  • Must adhere to the Department of Educational Studies Professional Code within courses and the clinical component.
  • Must earn a C or higher in their professional education course sequence. Any grade lower than a C must be repeated and done prior to the start of the senior clinical practice.
  • Must pass the Praxis II content exam associated with their education or content major to be eligible to begin the senior clinical practice.
  • Must pass the state established performance assessment associated with their senior clinical practice.

Additional Requirements for 4+2 Majors

All of the requirements of an education major apply to students in the 4+2 program in addition to the following requirements:

• Maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher every semester, earn a B or better in each GMSL class, and earn at least a C in the 5 Arts and Sciences classes required by ASHA (English, statistics, biology, physical science and a social behavioral science).
• Note the semester GPA requirement will not be applied to overall Seton Hall summer coursework if a student takes less than 12 credits. However, the cumulative GPA cannot drop below 3.2 at any time.
• Students may repeat one of the six GMSL speech courses if a grade of B is not obtained during the first attempt. A student will be only permitted to retake a GMSL course to retain their automatic admission if they have a 3.2 cumulative and per-semester GPA. A second grade of B- or below in any of the speech-language pathology preparatory courses results in a loss of automatic admission which cannot be regained. Upon loss of automatic admission, the student’s major code will be automatically switched from DVSL to DVSN.
• If a student drops below the required 3.2 semester/cumulative GPA, automatic admission to the graduate speech-language pathology program is lost. The student cannot retake courses to increase their GPA (includes both GMSL and/or non-GMSL courses) and regain admission into the program. Upon loss of automatic admission, the student’s major code will be automatically switched from DVSL to DVSN. Students may continue to take the preparatory courses and apply as part of the general applicant pool to the program. Please see the University speech-language pathology website for details about admissions requirements for the general applicant pool.

Additional Requirements for BSE/MA with ABA Majors

All of the requirements of an education major apply to students in the BSE/MA with ABA program in addition to the following requirements:

• Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher at the completion of each year.
• Grades of B- or higher must be earned in each ABA course.
• Submission of a personal statement and professional writing sample
• Interview with ABA program director and/or faculty
• If overall GPA falls below 3.3, automatic admission to the graduate MA in Special Education with ABA concentration program may be lost. Students in this situation may continue with their undergraduate degree in education as long as those requirements continue to be met. Students may apply for the MA program upon graduation, according to graduate department admission procedures.

Transfer Students

• Internal and external transfer candidates interested in transferring into education (elementary/special education, secondary education and secondary/special education) must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to take any education classes or be assigned a field placement.
• All transfer students must pass the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators or demonstrate a passing score in the top third of the SAT or ACT.

Additional Requirements for Transferring into the 4+2 Program

• Internal and external transfer candidates interested in transferring into the 4+2 program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher and have completed no more than 67 credits.
• If transfer candidates have taken any of the five Arts and Sciences courses required by the council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and Council for Clinical Certification in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (English, statistics, biology, physical science, and social behavioral science) prior to matriculation into the 4+2 program, a grade of “C” or higher is required.
• The six GMSL speech courses are required to be taken at Seton Hall University, and transfer courses cannot be accepted.

*The University reserves the right to make additional adjustments based on the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Education.

Senior Clinical Practice

Undergraduate senior candidates who are matriculated in the College of Education and Human Services and others seeking New Jersey state certification must complete senior Clinical Practice. The culminating Clinical Practice is two semesters in length; the first semester is 2 full days and the next semester is full-time, meaning the candidate is in his or her school for the entire semester from the start of the school day until the end, as well as attending meetings and planning lessons with the cooperating teacher. Candidates must pass the Praxis II content exam associated with their major prior to the start of Clinical Practice. Both semesters of clinical practice include observation and evaluation by a University supervisor, and a nonrefundable placement fee is required prior to the start of the first Clinical Practice semester.

Application Procedure for Senior Clinical Practice

Applicants must secure an official application from the Office of Clinical Experience and Applied Research. The application procedure includes a comprehensive review of the candidate’s academic record and clinical experiences. Completed applications are due nine months prior to the first semester of Clinical Practice.

Before being placed in clinical practice, teacher candidates must have met the following criteria:

1. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0;
2. Completion of all required Profession Education courses at the time of application with a grade of C or higher;
3. Successful completion of all required field experiences;
4. Passing scores on all required Praxis II exams or state- mandated scores on standardized tests before your application will be considered for clinical practice;
5. Approval and recommendation by advisor along with an approved application completion and compliance with all Educational Studies (EDST) department policies for pre- placement requirements;
6. Submission of a resume;
7. Three month’s prior to clinical provide documentation of a current, negative result on a Mantoux test;
8. Additional requirements of cooperating school districts may include: a physician’s certificate indicating freedom from any infirmity that would make the applicant unfit for teaching; and
9. Fingerprinting, background check, substitute certification, other documentation or training; or in-person or telephone interview.

Senior Clinical Practice Requirements

The culminating Clinical Practice experience is two semesters long or one full year with a tenured cooperating teacher who has been preapproved by the Office of Clinical Experience and Applied Research. The first semester consists of 2 full days in the classroom and the following semester is full-time, full-semester teaching. Clinical Practice requires a developmental sequence of in-depth observation, planning, and teaching of all subjects or class periods, parent-teacher meetings, professional development workshops, and other relevant school experiences.

Applicants are required to enroll in the Clinical Practice Seminar 6-credit course during the full-time teaching semester and EdTPA completion is a program requirement for Senior Seminar and a licensure requirement. Candidates are assessed on their full Clinical Practice year by a University supervisor, the cooperating teacher, and the Clinical Practice Seminar professor.

Transfer candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credits at Seton Hall University before they may apply for senior Clinical Practice.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

Designed as a support system for the international candidate, the ESL Program offers classes at levels ranging from advanced beginner to pre-college. Small classes, created to meet the needs of individual candidates, are offered in communication skills such as listening, speaking and American culture, as well as in academic skills such as reading and writing. ESL courses and activities are planned to help candidates bridge the language and cultural gaps between their home countries and the United States, and between the ESL program and the University academic courses.

Course Identification

The abbreviations used to designate courses offered by the departments and special areas of undergraduate instruction within the College of Education and Human Services are as follows:

• Applied Computing (BMIE)
• Professional Psychology and Family Therapy (CPSY)
• Educational Studies (EDST)
• English as a Second Language (ESLP)
• Health Education, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER)

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Accelerated and Dual Degree

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