What You Will Learn
Looking for a secure and rewarding career? Become a teacher! Now more than ever, teachers are in great demand. The job market in the U.S. is expected to grow over the next 10 years by 5% — tens of thousands job openings in all grade-levels, from preschool through high school and every level in between, including special education.
To meet this need on a national and state level, CCM has created an outstanding teacher education program in 10 different specializations:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Physical Education/Health Education
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Visual Arts
Learn the latest methods in teaching and also acquire the requirements governed by the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers.
Curriculum
- Choose a specialization to fulfill the courses in your intended major and the teacher education course requirements.
- A three-course series – two courses in education and one course in psychology – expands your aptitude in the field.
- Plus, first-hand experience and active participation in diverse and inclusive classroom settings through 25 hours of classroom observation rounds out your program at CCM.
Careers in the Field
Completing the Teacher Education Program at CCM provides the opportunity to immediately become a:
- Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
Push Yourself Further
Graduating from CCM with an associate degree is the first step to becoming a teacher. Transferring to a four-year college or university and successfully completing a bachelor’s degree program is the next step.
Transfer to a Four-Year School
CCM has transfer or articulation agreements with the following public colleges and universities in New Jersey to aid in a seamless process:
- Centenary University
- Kean University
- Montclair State University
- New Jersey City University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Ramapo College
- Stockton University
- Rowan University
- Rutgers University
- Saint Elizabeth University
- The College of New Jersey
- Thomas Edison State University
- University of Medicine and Dentistry
- William Paterson University
Go Beyond at the Graduate Level
The CCM program is also a stepping-stone to many career pathways beyond classroom instruction including:
- Curriculum or Instructional Designer
- School Administrator
- School Counselor
Why Study Teacher Education at CCM?
- Embark on a life-long career path to greatly impact the lives of children to grow into critical thinking and self-sufficient adults by way of mentorship, inspiration and creativity.
- The outstanding instruction at CCM with experiential learning prepares you for advanced study and a child-related career in a diverse and changing world.
- Highly skilled faculty are trained in the latest methods for teaching grades K-12 with the highest quality standards governed by the State.
- Three-course curriculum and a program that blends academic and professional preparation and meets New Jersey’s Professional Standards for Teachers.
Paying For Your Teaching Education
Earning your associate degree at CCM and becoming a teacher is an investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it? Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Teaching in America
This course will provide the student with a practical and theoretical overview of the teaching profession. Students complete five hours of field classroom observation.
Behavior Observation in Education
The course provides the student with 20 hours of field classroom observation and weekly seminars in which fellow aspiring teachers learn to apply the teaching methods they learn.
Educational Psychology
It introduces the student to psychological theory as it applies to teaching. Topics include learning theory, motivation, tests and measurements, classroom management, and teaching students with special needs.
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