Program Overview

Inclusive Education (B.A.)

Overview

Inclusive Education prepares teachers to meet the needs of all students in the classroom, including those from diverse racial, cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic backgrounds as well as students with disabilities. Our approach is designed for future teachers to move through the program in learning teams, creating a community-based approach.

Program Details

• The elementary program is available to both first-year students and transfers.
• The Early Childhood program is available only as a 3+1 program through RCSJ at Gloucester and RCBC.

Career Opportunities

• Inclusive Resource Teaching
• Inclusive Reading Specialist
• Inclusive Subject Matter Teaching
• Inclusive Elementary School Teaching
• Inclusive Camp Direction
• Inclusive Middle School Teaching
• Inclusive High School Teaching

Student Testimonials

• "I realized that I had a passion for special education and that not everybody has something like that," says junior Gabriella Lugo. "It's hard and it's challenging, but I know it's worth it because I just feel complete."
• "I transferred here because I loved the education program and the campus. I love kids so my passion is to teach kindergarteners with special needs." - Melanie M. Monmouth County, NJ
• "When I graduate and eventually become a teacher, I’m looking forward to having the ability to teach all of my students with varying abilities in the same classroom." - Kristina S. Camden County, NJ
• "I’m in a second grade classroom twice a week. I’m learning every day how valued being a special education teacher is. It takes a lot of patience, but if you have a passion for it, it’s very rewarding." - Gina M. Middlesex County, NJ

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• Health & Physical Education
• Leadership & Social Innovation
• Literacy Studies
• Elementary Education (B.A.)
• Early Childhood Education (B.A.)
• Paraprofessional Series