Summary of Educator Preparation Program Admissions Requirements
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Educator Preparation Program
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Pathway
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Summary of Admissions Requirements
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Specific Item Deadlines (Beyond General Admissions Deadlines) |
Transition Points (Read Transition Point 1 Thoroughly)
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New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Certification Program
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Residents & Non-Residents
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Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from institution where completed baccalaureate or higher program OR cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 but higher than or equal to 2.75 with graduation before 9/1/2016 or exceed the passing score on the approved content area exam that aligns with their certification area by at least 10%
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Exceptions via Limited CE are available.
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Subject-specific requirements for their endorsement area via coursework - see here
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Exam Requirements:
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If applying via Limited CE, must submit qualifying scores on Basic Skills exam, Praxis Core, SAT, ACT, or GRE OR Master’s degree or higher with a minimum 3.0 GPA
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Praxis II Content Exam aligned with endorsement area - see here
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Documentation for the Physiology and Hygiene Requirement
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Apply and Pay for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE) or Limited Certificate of Eligibility (Limited CE) in the Endorsement Area
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Basic Skills Exam (only for Limited Certificate of Eligibility), Certificate of Eligibility/Limited Certificate of Eligibility Upload, Physiology & Hygiene Exam, and Praxis II Content Score report is due 8/4/2025 for Summer Admission & 9/2/2025 for Fall Admission.
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https://rly.gs/njcerttransitions
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New Jersey Additional Certificate Program
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Advanced Certificate in Special Ed
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Bachelor’s degree
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from institution where completed baccalaureate or higher program OR cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0 but higher than or equal to 2.75 with graduation before 9/1/2016 or exceed the passing score on the approved content area exam that aligns with their certification area by at least 10%
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Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or a Standard Certificate with a content area endorsement
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https://rly.gs/njspedcerttransitions
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Certification Support
Relay provides many resources to help prospective students prepare for certification/licensure.
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Click here, to learn more about general certification information.
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Click here, to see information about certification cost and budgeting.
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Click here, to access certification studying and support materials.
You can use this link to review the testing requirements for certification in New Jersey. As you work on meeting your EPP requirements, make sure to meet all of the necessary areas for either the CE or limited CE. Failure to do so could impact your ability to get licensed and result in additional expenses.
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