Early Childhood Specialized P3 Alternate Route
The New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ) program provides a process for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) to become licensed teachers without having to complete a traditional teacher training program. Candidates complete courses online while working as a full-time teacher. The program is regulated and approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. Program coursework focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum, and the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be an effective educator.
Admissions Requirements
- A copy of a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in Preschool through Grade 3 (temporary/limited CE not acceptable). (A list of your certifications can be downloaded from the NJDOE website.)
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0 or higher.
- 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 full-time lead teacher of record in a P-3 setting.
- The 50-hour Introduction to Teaching course verification form. NJCU offers this course through the Office of Adult and Continuing Education. You can REGISTER HERE for the course through NJCU.
A letter of completion or NJDOE program verification form can be obtained by the candidate upon completion of the program requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (All are offered online only) | ||
| ECE 610 | Child Study Basis Educational Planning | 3 |
| ECE 631 | Early Childhood Curriculums & Programs | 3 |
| ECE 655 | Classroom Management, Classroom Behavior and Positive Behavior Supports | 3 |
| ECE 638 | Theory into Practice Language Acquistion and Constructing Meaning Across the Curriculum Pre K-K | 3 |
| ECE 624 | Introduction to Early Childhood Special Education:Establishing a Positive Urban Educational Envir | 3 |
| ECE 656 | Building Meaningful Curriculum/Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Mathematics and Science | 3 |
| ECE 634 | Family, Child and School Interaction | 3 |
| ECE 603 | Science and Mathematics in the Early Childhood Classroom | 3 |
| ECE 626 | Primary Writing Development: Theory into Practice in the Early Childhood Clasroom | 3 |
| ECE 639 | Theory into Practice Language Acquistion and Constructing Meaning Across the Curriculum | 3 |
| LTED 606 | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Important: The schedule of courses and requirements are subject to change based on changes in the New Jersey Department of Education requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Our candidates demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
- Our candidates demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
- Our candidates demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
- Our candidates know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
- Our candidates are able to use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities.