New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey – Elementary Education
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 become an effective educator.
Admissions Requirements
- A copy of a New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in Elementary School Teacher for Grades K-6 (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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 628 | Learning and Motivation | 3 |
| SPEC 508 | Helping Exceptional Children and Youth in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| LTED 605 | Literacy in the Elementary Curriculum | 3 |
| SPEC 675 | Corrective Techniques for Teaching the Exceptional Student | 3 |
| LTED 595 | Reading in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDU 563 Methods for Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades K-2 | 3 | |
| EDU 564 Methods for Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades 3-6 | 3 | |
| EDU 691 | Curriculum Integrating Social Studies World Cultures Literature | 3 |
| EDTC 621 | Leading Curriculum Change Using the Internet | 3 |
| EDU 693 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
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.