Students in the teaching program will complete a sequence of psychology and education classes that will earn them a maximum of 12 credits at RVCC which are transferable to Kean University and other 4 year colleges. Students will complete three college level courses during the junior year: Introduction to Psychology, Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education. Senior year they will enroll in the Teacher Academy course and participate in student teaching assignments in local elementary, middle and high schools throughout the county. All courses for the teaching program are held on Polytech’s campus.

Recommended High School Course Selection for Teaching Majors:
4 years English 3 years Math 3 years Social Studies 4 years Physical Education Biology Chemistry Introduction to Psychology * Educational Psychology * Foundations of Education* Teacher Academy ** *Denotes College Level Classes ** Denotes Polytech Class

ABOUT THE TECH PREP PROGRAM

Hunterdon County Polytech offers students college-level training and education in the fast-growing fields of nursing and teaching through a tech-prep program funded by a state grant. This program is designed to help students acquire the necessary career requirements in these professions while still in high school.

Hunterdon County Polytech works with The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College and Kean University to offer this program which allows students to complete college work in the nursing and teaching majors while fulfilling their high school requirements.

Highlights of the tech-prep nursing and teaching program include:

• Earned college and high school credits
• Job shadowing and internship experiences
• Mentoring opportunities
• Occupation related field trips to the UMDNJ medical school, Liberty Science Center, local hospitals and teaching colleges in the state
• Opportunity for extra-curricular activities such a one week summer program for nursing students at RVCC

Participation in professional organizations such as: the Future Educators of America (FEA), the National Student Nurse’s Association (NSNA) and the American Nurse’s Association (ANA).

Guidance Criteria:

Students interested in enrolling in the teaching and nursing program must meet the following requirements:

Jr. & Sr. Year commitment (15-20 credits each year)
Counselor recommendation
A minimum GPA of 2.25
Must have a good attendance record
Must have a good discipline record
Admission approval by RVCC
One-time application fee of $25.00 to RVCC
Tuition ($300-nursing & $600-teaching)
Must successfully pass UMDNJ required exams
Must provide own transportation to internship sites

For more information, contact Jennifer Calvelli, Guidance 284-1444 Ext. 20

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action It is the policy of the Hunterdon County Polytech School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, social or economic status, or disability in its educational programs or activities, vocational opportunities, and employment policies as is required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and N.J.A.C. 6:4-1.1 et. seq.. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to our Affirmative Action Officer, Ana Washington, 908-284-1444 or our 504 Compliance Officer, Kelly Suchowiecki, at 908-284-1444.

District Office: Hunterdon County Polytech - 8 Bartles Corner Road - Suite #2 - Flemington, NJ 08822.Contact Us: hcpolytech@hcpolytech.org