Through an articulation agreement with the College of St. Elizabeth, located about two miles from Drew, students enrolled at Drew and interested in a teaching career may take their professional courses at the College of St. Elizabeth without additional tuition costs. However, students in this program are responsible for an additional fee (currently $125.00) for the semester in which they are student teaching (normally the eighth semester.) Public transportation is available, but generally students find it to be more convenient to car pool or to have their own car on campus.
Approved programs are offered in elementary/early childhood/special education and nongraded (K-12) in art, the sciences, social studies, English, foreign languages, mathematics, and music. Students interested in the elementary, early childhood, and special education programs must begin designing their academic schedules in their first year; students interested in secondary education may begin the certification program as sophomores. Regardless of the specific certification program in which a student may be interested, Psych 3/Behavior and Experience should be completed by all students interested in pursuing teacher certification prior to the first semester of the sophomore year.
Drew students in the certification program must complete a major at Drew and must meet the general education requirements; however, the minor requirement is waived. With careful planning, a student can complete the certification program and meet all other degree requirements within four years.
Contact Information
The Dean of Educational Affairs serves as liaison with the College of St. Elizabeth for this program and as counselor to Drew students enrolled in it. For more information please contact the Office of Educational Affairs at 973/408-3327.
