Majors, Minors, & Programs
Preparation to teach Social Studies is accomplished through a double major program in, requiring completion of the requirements of the major, general studies, and professional education major requirements.
The Social Studies major consists of five courses (15 credits) in one social science discipline (economics, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, or sociology), including one research course; regional history (6 credits), and social science electives (15 credits).
About the CoursesThe Social Work Program at Rider offers a series of social work courses as well as the opportunity to take a minor in Social Work. Three social work courses are offered on a regular basis and taught by instructors who have experience in the area:
Sociology is an enjoyable and exciting subject that also provides fine career and academic preparation. At Rider University, you can obtain an excellent Sociology education through small, intimate classes and with accessible faculty advisors who work closely with students.
Spanish Major Four-Year Plan
Spanish/Education Major Four-Year Plan
Blank Four-Year Spanish Major Plan
Requirements for the Spanish Major (27 semester hours beyond the Spanish 200-level courses and 12 semester
Language and Literature Track (18 semester hours)
SPA-200, 201
Spanish III, IV*
6
SPA-300 SPA-302
Advanced Grammar and Composition or Writing and Translating for the Professions
3
SPA-320 SPA-325
Introduction to Spanish Literature or Introduction to Latin-American/Latino Literature
The Interdisciplinary Minor in Special Education for Elementary Education is designed for Rider University undergraduate students who are enrolled as elementary education majors. In addition to the courses required for the elementary education major, students enrolled in the minor program are required to take a specific sequence of courses within the second major.
The following courses, designed to teach concepts and applications in special education, are also required:
The Master of Arts in Special Education Program is designed to prepare certified teachers to teach students with special needs in a variety of setting. This program provides opportunities for students to understand the nature and causes of disabilities, become familiar with agencies and resources for persons with disabilities, and learn best practices and materials for teaching students with disabilities.
Students' experience as a Communication student at Rider will enable them to tailor their curriculum to their specific interests.
Departmental Core (21 credits)
Speech and Interpersonal Communication Track (24 semester hours)
Seven courses from the following, at least one at the 300 level or above:
Summer Session I and II 3-week courses on the Lawrenceville campus will provide you with the perfect schedule to get ahead on your learning and still enjoy the rest of the summer.
3 Week Courses (Summer I 2013)
Summer registration starts Monday, March 11, 2013Register at myrider.rider.eduCourses are subject to change, please check back often.
Summer Session I 2013 Courses and Dates
Summer registration starts Monday, March 11, 2013Register at myrider.rider.eduCourses are subject to change, please check back often.
Summer Session II 2013 Courses and Dates
Supervisor Certification Program for New Jersey
This program is designed for experienced and fully-certified teachers and other related instructional personnel to gain the necessary skills and professional knowledge to become supervisors in a school system. It is a coherent program that develops the reflective capacities of students to perform a wide range of supervisory functions in accord with recognized professional standards, best practices and values.
Choose a Sustainability Studies minor and study the major issues of our time.
Environmental sustainability is clearly a defining issue of the 21st century. Alarming patterns of environmental degradation have emerged since the beginning of the industrial revolution.
Offered by Rider’s respected and NCATE-accredited School of Education, the new Master of Arts (M.A.) and certificate options in Teacher Leadership are designed to prepare experienced teachers to assume a greater leadership role in their schools, and share their skills and knowledge while remaining active in the classroom.
The graduate education certification program for teacher of students with disabilities includes the 21 semester-hour credits required by the State of New Jersey for endorsement as a teacher of students with disabilities for someone who is already fully certified as a teacher. It is recommended that courses be taken in order according to the following sequence.
For over half a century the Theatre department at Rider University has had a rich tradition in educating students and preparing them for all aspects of a life in theater. Exciting courses, inspirational and motivating faculty, abundant theater facilities, and a strong arts community all come together to give Theatre students at Rider a personalized and challenging education.
The program in composition, music history and theory aims to develop the aural skills needed by all musicians, to provide the necessary theoretical knowledge for the continuing study and performance of music, to develop analytical and esthetic understanding of music forms and styles, and to foster the creative impulse in music.
Undecided? Discover your options.
Choosing a college major can be a daunting task that’s full of challenging questions. How do I know what I want to do for the rest of my life? Will I like the classes I take?
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