P-3 Modified Alternate Route, Non-Degree Certification Program

Ethel Eaddy Thomas, Coordinator

Room: HH-206

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Alternate Route program is designed for non-education bachelor’s degree holders who wish to become school teachers.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the University's admission requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in liberal arts or sciences

• Cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in a liberal arts discipline*

• A certificate of eligibility for P-3 certification from the New Jersey Department of Education

• Passing score on the Early Childhood Content Knowledge PRAXIS (5025)**

• Core Academic Skills Assessment (Praxis Core)

• Personal Statement

• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

• Professional Resume/CV

• Official TOEFL or IELTS score reports

*Candidates who graduated prior to 2016 must possess a 2.75 GPA or higher.
**Not applicable to candidates who received their NJ P-3 CE prior to and including 2006.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• 24 credits of classroom coursework required for certification

• Must be continuously matriculated

• Must complete a 50-Hour Pre-service Program unless you hold a provisional license

• All candidates are required to complete a one-year mentoring arranged through their school district before becoming fully certified

• Must complete an edTPA portfolio assessment prior to program completion.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses 24

EC 5000	FOUNDATIONS OF EC & FS	3
EC 5100	LNG&READ&THGHT YNG CH THRY&PRA	3
EC 5111	DESIGNING AND MANAGING CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION	3
EC 5222	ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING	3
EC 5230	DEV THEORIES FOR TEACH EC & FS	3
EC 5275	INTEGRATED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT	3
EC 5320	CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH FAMILIES PARENTING EDUCATION	3
EC 5500	INTEGRATING TECH INTO EC CURR	3

EC*5222* Must be taken alone during the third semester.

Total Credit Hours: 24