Completion of this major program prepares one for a career as a math teacher in elementary, middle, and high schools, in which math is taught as a separate subject. Continued study may include a master’s degree in mathematics, mathematics education, computer science, environmental science, business administration, or other related fields. A grade of C or better is required for admission to the Mathematics major program.

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ARE:

• A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
• A minimum of B- or better on all education courses

• Passing scores on the Praxis CORE, or  minimal SAT score as shown below by year, or 23 or higher on the ACT, or 155 verbal, 156 quantitative on the GRE.

  • 2016: Math 540 Read/Write 550

  • 2017: Math 530 Read/Write 540

  • 2018: Math 530 Read/Write 540

  • 2019: Math 530 Read/Write 530

  • 2020: Math 520 Read/Write 530

  • 2021: Math 520 Read/Write 530

  • 2022: Math 520 Read/Write 530

Passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators Tests, as of 9/1/19:

• Math Test #5733         Passing Score 150
• Reading Test #5712    Passing Score 156
• Writing Test #5722     Passing Score 162

Students who meet the score levels below are not required to take the Praxis CORE:

SAT Scores

• If taken before 4/1/1995: Math 520, Reading 480
• If taken between 4/1/1995 to 2/28/2016: Math 540, Reading 560
• If taken on or after 3/1/2016: Math 570, 610 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 30 Reading Section

ACT Scores

• If taken before 8/28/1989: Math 23, English 20
• If taken on or after 8/28/1989: Math 23, English 23

GRE Scores

• If taken before 8/1/2011: Quantitative 720, Verbal 530
• If taken on or after 8/1/2011: Quantitative 156, Verbal 155

For more information on Praxis exams:  https://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements

THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:

• Completion of NJCU General Education requirements or equivalent
• Successful completion of major in intended content area
• Passing scores on appropriate Praxis II Exam
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Successful completion of clinical experience and clinical practice (student teaching)

This includes successful submission of the performance assessment,  as required by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Note: For the most updated information on this teaching certification program, students are directed to contact the College of Education as changes may have occurred since publication.

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Prerequisite for Math 330

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Strongly recommended for students who have yet to meet Praxis Core Writing and Reading requirements.

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Required of students who have yet to meet Praxis Core Math requirement 

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Passing scores on the Praxis Core are required before continuing into Phase II.