Students at Middlesex College who are working toward a bachelor’s degree in certain early education programs can now transfer seamlessly to Kean University under a new agreement between the two institutions. The partnership aims to make it easier for students pursuing degrees in Elementary Education K-6 with Endorsement in Teaching for Students with Disability (TSD), Early Childhood Education P-3 with Endorsement in TSD, or Elementary Education Option in Bilingual Education Certification K-6.
The agreement is designed to reduce credit loss, prevent delays, and avoid unnecessary costs as students progress toward certification. Faculty and staff from both Middlesex College and Kean University collaborated to align curriculum standards and grade expectations. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required for transfer, ensuring that students are prepared for the academic requirements at Kean.
“Middlesex College is thrilled for this partnership with Kean University, making it smoother than ever for our education students to achieve their goals,” said Middlesex College President Mark McCormick. “Providing accessibility and support to our students is essential to our mission, and we look forward to this agreement benefiting so many of our students in their journey to become educators.”
Lamont O. Repollet, President of Kean University, said, “As New Jersey’s urban research university, Kean’s Carnegie R2 designation is more than a credential; it is a commitment to providing every student access to high-impact academic discovery.” He added, “By formalizing this partnership with Middlesex College, we are ‘anchoring down’ to create a seamless, equitable pathway for students to transition from associate to baccalaureate degrees without the traditional barriers of cost or credit loss.” Repollet also stated: “We are proud to stand with Middlesex College to strengthen our region’s workforce pipeline and ensure that the next generation of innovators and changemakers has a direct route to a world-class education at Kean.”
Dionne Miller, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Middlesex College, commented on the impact of the agreement: “This articulation partnership with Kean University creates a clear, supportive pathway for our education students—one that reduces uncertainty, saves time and cost, and allows them to move forward with confidence toward a bachelor’s degree. Most importantly, it affirms our shared commitment to preparing future educators who are well equipped to serve our schools and communities.”
The collaboration comes as New Jersey faces an ongoing teacher shortage. The new transfer pathway aims not only to help individual students but also support local schools by addressing workforce needs.
