The mission of the School of Education is to prepare informed, dynamic professionals who have the prerequisite knowledge, skills, and values to be effective in diverse settings. All undergraduate teacher candidates in the School of Education at Kean University complete a three level well-planned sequence of field experiences in the schools. During the student teaching experience, a university supervisor visits the student every other week to provide support and feedback. Students in graduate programs complete practica and internships to prepare them to become counselors, principals, supervisors, educational media specialists, school psychologists. Noteworthy The School of Education at Kean University is committed to diversity and partnerships with the education and business community.
Diversity is reflected in the student body, faculty composition, curriculum, and field experiences.
The School of Education has a large number of collaborative programs with the surrounding school districts designed to promote the simultaneous renewal of the schools and the University.