New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey
Alternate Route to Teacher Certification Program

The Center for Continuing Studies is pleased to offer the Alternate Route to Teacher Certification program, approved by the NJ Dept. of Education and in collaboration with New Jersey City University (NJCU).

Students will have the option of enrolling on a not-for-credit (certificate) basis, or a credit basis, which will award 15 graduate credits toward NJCU's Master of Arts in Teaching degree.

Admission Qualifications

To be considered for admission you need:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in, or related to, your intended teaching field.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.75 in your undergraduate studies or the highest degree earned.
• Certificate of Eligibility issued by the State of New Jersey.
• A provisional teaching position in September

To learn more, attend one of our free information sessions.
Call 609-570-3311 for more information.

Become a Teacher New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey NPTNJ (Alternate Route to Teaching) To apply for acceptance into the program: email Carol Desmond Clark, clarkc@mccc.edu.

NEW Introduction to the Teaching Profession: 24-hour pre-service program This course meets the New Jersey Department of Education requirement prior to filing for your Certificate of Eligibility. 20 hours of instruction and 4 hours of classroom observation Course (Instruction) meets: November 2-December 10, 2009, Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $200 Course Reference Number: XCP101-085960 Course (Classroom Observation) meets during the same dates Cost: No additional cost Course Reference Number: XCP108-086290 Please call to register for BOTH components: 609.570.3311