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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 Â鶹´«Ã½ (NPTNJ) - Secondary Education

Admissions Requirements:

1. A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
2. 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. 
3. A copy of a regular Â鶹´«Ã½ instructional Certificate of Eligibility (temporary/limited CE not acceptable) (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on )
4. Minimum GPA of a 3.0 or higher (even if you already hold a state issued CE)
5. 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.
6. 50 hour Introduction to Teaching course verification form. NJCU offers this course through the Office of Professional and Lifelong Learning (PELL) department. You can  for the course through NJCU. 

*Accepted endorsements for the NPTNJ program at NJCU:

Please find helpful New Pathways to Teaching in Â鶹´«Ã½ links below:

• Program Page
• Online 50 Hour Introduction to Teaching Class
• Masters Degree Options

Contact the NPTNJ department directly:

Note: NJCU 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’s degree equivalency information for their coursework. Requirements listed above are subject to change at any time based on NJ Dept of Education updates

International Applicants:

This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa.

Graduate Admissions Virtual Office Hours 

Available every Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST!

Have questions about our offerings, admissions requirements, deadlines, or the application process? We are here to provide clarity and support you every step of the way.

Contact Us

We encourage you to contact graduate admissions with questions about your application status. Please contact us below: 

Hepburn Hall, Room 206
Phone: 201-200-3409
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu