Department of Teaching, Learning, and Literacy

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The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Literacy is committed to preparing New Jersey educators to teach in an ever-evolving world.

We aim to:

  • Prepare reflective, skilled, and equity-based educators at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
  • Commit to the belief that education is transformative, empowering & that social justice can be best accomplished through an educated citizenry
  • Inform educational theory and practice through research and experiential learning opportunities for students
  • Dedicate our instruction to cultivate critical and analytical thinkers & problem-solvers who will work in school settings mostly focused on the urban student populations

In accordance with New Jersey Department of Education guidelines, the Praxis CORE remains a licensure requirement for candidates who complete NJCU teacher education programs. The recent legislation involving the Praxis CORE does not apply to NJCU teacher education programs. NJCU offers traditional and alternate route programs that all require passing scores on the Praxis CORE.

Are you a first generation student? Did you know that NJCU offers resources to ensure a successful college experience?

MORE INFORMATION

Do you need more information on obtaining a substitute teaching license? Questions about the Praxis exams? Questions about clinical practice? Please visit the Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships.

Contact Us

Faculty Directory

Professional Studies Building, Room 345
Phone: 201-200-3521

Dr. Michelle Rosen, Chair and Professor
Email: mrosen@njcu.edu
Phone: 201-200-3325

Dr. Basanti Chakraborty, Assistant Professor 
Bchakraborty@njcu.edu

Allan De Fina, Professor
adefina@njcu.edu

Dr. Saigeetha Jambunathan, Professor
sjambunathan@njcu.edu

Dr. Adrian Martin, Associate Professor
amartin6@njcu.edu

Cherly Mazard, MA Administrative Assistant
cmazard2@njcu.edu

Kristin McKillop, Program Assistant 
kmckillop@njcu.edu

Erik Morales, Professor
emorales2@njcu.edu

Joeline Sanders
jsanders1@njcu.edu

Deborah Woo, Professor
dwoo@njcu.edu

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