Educator Preparation Program

Pathway

Summary of Admissions Requirements

Transition Points (Read Transition Point 1 Thoroughly)

New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program

Residents & Non-Residents

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from institution where completed baccalaureate or higher program OR cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 but higher than or equal to 2.75 with graduation before 9/1/2016 or exceed the passing score on the approved content area exam that aligns with their certification area by at least 10% - exceptions via Program or Employer Sponsorship available on a first-come, first-served basis

• Subject-specific requirements for their endorsement area via coursework - see here

• Exam Requirements:

  • If applying via Limited CE, must submit qualifying scores on Basic Skills exam, Praxis Core, SAT, ACT, or GRE OR Master’s degree or higher with a minimum 3.0 GPA

  • Praxis II Content Exam aligned with endorsement area - see here

• Documentation for the Physiology and Hygiene Requirement

• Apply and Pay for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Limited Certificate of Eligibility (Limited CE) in the Endorsement Area

https://rly.gs/njcerttransitions

New Jersey Additional Certificate Program

Advanced Certificate in Special Ed

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from institution where completed baccalaureate or higher program OR cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 but higher than or equal to 2.75 with graduation before 9/1/2016 or exceed the passing score on the approved content area exam that aligns with their certification area by at least 10%

• Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or a Standard Certificate with a content area endorsement

https://rly.gs/njspedcerttransitions