New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ) - Elementary Education
Application Deadlines
*Deadlines are subject to change. Deadline extensions may be granted on a case by case. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information gradadmissions@njcu.edu
New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ) - Elementary Education
Admissions Requirements
- A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher from a bachelor's or master's degree program.
- A copy of a regular New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (temporary/limited CE not acceptable) (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on )*
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0 or higher (even if you already hold a state issued CE)
- A letter from the hiring manager or administrator on letterhead from your school or school district indicating that the school or school district will enroll you in the provisional teacher program and verifies that you are a fulltime lead teacher of record.
- 50 hour Introduction to Teaching course verification form. 野花社区 offers this course through the Office of Professional and Lifelong Learning (PELL) department. You can for the course through 野花社区.
Helpful New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey links:
Contact the NPTNJ department directly:
Tel: 201-200-2018
Note: 野花社区 does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation from a that includes U.S. bachelor鈥檚 degree equivalency information for their coursework. Requirements listed above are subject to change at any time based on NJ Dept of Education updates
*Requirements listed above are subject to change at any time based on NJDOE updates.
International Applicants
This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa.
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Hepburn Hall, Room 206
Phone: 201-200-3409
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu