{"id":24478,"date":"2023-07-25T14:55:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T18:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-education\/?page_id=24478"},"modified":"2026-06-18T16:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T20:42:54","slug":"certification-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-education\/alternate-route\/certification-101\/","title":{"rendered":"Certification 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to begin the Alternate Route process, a candidate must obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/nj.gov\/cgi-bin\/education\/license\/endorsement.pl?string=999&amp;maxhits=1000&amp;field=1\">Certificate of Eligibility (CE)<\/a> in a particular instructional area. The CE authorizes an individual to seek and accept employment in New Jersey public schools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"certification-of-eligibility-ce-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification of Eligibility (CE) Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A minimum of a bachelor\u2019s degree is required from an accredited college or university<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum GPA By Graduate Date: 3.0 GPA (2.75 if prior to 2016)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualifying Score: Praxis II Subject Test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/certification\/apply\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJEdCert: Apply for Certification<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"limited-certificate-of-eligibility-ce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limited Certificate of Eligibility (CE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Limited CE pilot was implemented prior to the 2022-2023 school year.&nbsp; This allows candidates to waive <strong>exactly one<\/strong> of the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum number of subject-matter course content credits;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum required grade point average (GPA);\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Please note that a candidate looking to apply for a Limited CE must also achieve a passing score on a Commissioner-approved assessment of basic skills. (Praxis Core Exam)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passing score on New Jersey state-approved Praxis subject-matter assessments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/certification\/CE-CEAS-pilotprogram.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Limited CE &#8211; Additional Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step-one-establish-eligibility-obtain-a-certificate-of-eligibility-ce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One: Establish Eligibility: Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/certification\/certsandtitles\/index.shtml\">Please Use this Link for Additional Information on Instructional Certificates in New Jersey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that individuals seeking a P-3, English as a Second Language (ESL), Bilingual\/Bicultural, and Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) will have additional requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>P-3: <\/strong>As of September 2025,<strong> <\/strong>applicants who hold a <strong>CE in Preschool through Grade 3 <\/strong>are required to attend a State-approved Preschool through Grade 3 program consisting of a minimum of 30 semester hour credits to secure full licensure. If you plan to seek work in New Jersey under a P-3 CE and complete the 30 semester credits while working under provisional licensure, you must enroll in a Department-approved New Jersey college or university program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ESL:<\/strong> Applicants who hold a <strong>CE in English as a Second Language<\/strong> and accept employment into a teaching position must complete an English as a Second Language (ESL) educator preparation program offered by an approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/certification\/CEprogramproviders.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certificate of Eligibility Program Provider<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bilingual:<\/strong> A candidate who holds a <strong>CE in<\/strong> <strong>Bilingual\/Bicultural Education <\/strong>and accepted employment into a teaching position requiring the certificate must complete a Teacher of Bilingual\/Bicultural educator preparation program offered by an approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/certification\/CEprogramproviders.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certificate of Eligibility Program Provider<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TSD: <\/strong>Applicants who hold a <strong>CE in Special Education<\/strong> must complete a Teacher of Students with Disabilities program offered by an approved <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/education\/certification\/CEprogramproviders.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Certificate of Eligibility Program Provider<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step-two-gain-employment-and-begin-the-provisional-teacher-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two: Gain Employment and Begin the Provisional Teacher Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"prior-to-employment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prior to Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to obtaining a CE, candidates must complete a <strong>50-Hour Preservice Teacher<\/strong> <strong>Training Course<\/strong> prior to seeking employment. Candidates are required to provide their district with a Verification of Program Completion (VOPC) form, which is provided by the training provider once the course is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-in-page-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/school-of-education\/ptp\/50-hour-program\/\">Additional Information Regarding the 50-Hour Preservice Teacher Training Course at Monmouth University<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"upon-employment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upon Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once employment has been secured, it is the responsibility of the hiring school district to enroll the teacher into the Provisional Teacher Process. Once hired, it is the responsibility of a school district to request a provisional certificate on your behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This certificate legalizes employment for a newly hired teacher after the teacher obtains a Certificate of Eligibility (CE).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This certificate is valid for up to two years and expires on July 31 of the second year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The provisional certificate can be renewed one time if standard requirements have not yet been met by the expiration date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once hired, an Alternate Route candidate must enroll to an approved <strong>Certificate<\/strong> <strong>Eligibility Program Provider <\/strong>to accrue an additional 350 or 450 hours of formal training and instruction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">350 Hour Alternate Route Teacher Training Program (Most K-12 Content Areas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">450 Hour Alternate Route Teacher Training Program (Elementary K-6)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step-three-becoming-permanently-certified\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three: Becoming Permanently Certified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard certificate is a permanent certificate issued to a teacher who has met all requirements for state certification. The district\/school will request the issuance of a standard teaching certificate upon successful completion of the Provisional Teacher Process (PTP).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>A candidate cannot apply for the standard certificate; this certificate is requested by a school district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To receive a standard certificate, the following must occur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>District\/school verified mentoring completion in NJEdCert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>District\/school submitted the final summative ratings for each school year in NJEdCert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Eligibility Educator Preparation Program (CE EPP) submitted the appropriate Verification of Program Completion form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educator completed an Oath of Allegiance and submitted payment in NJEdCert once recommended by district\/school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"thinking-about-the-alternate-route-process-but-not-sure-where-to-start%25c2%25a0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking about the Alternate Route Process, but Not Sure Where to start?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mu-contact \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"imageWrapper\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"nameAndTitle\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"name block-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/directory\/profiles\/jfalco\/\">James Falco, Ed.D.<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"title component-title\">Provisional Teacher Program Director<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bioText\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"dept\">School of Education<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"office\">Robert E. McAllan Hall, 112<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"phone\"><a href=\"tel:(732) 263-5238\">732-263-5238<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"email\"><a href=\"mailto:jfalco@monmouth.edu\" title='Email James'>jfalco@monmouth.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order to begin the Alternate Route process, a candidate must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in a particular instructional area. 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