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Certification

Certifications and Endorsements

There are three types of certificates: Instructional, Educational Services and Administrative.

• Instructional certificates allow the holder to be a classroom teacher.
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificates allow the holder to teach approved career and technical education programs in grades nine through 12 in all public schools.

  Under each type of certificate, there are endorsements. The endorsement identifies the specific type of service that the holder is allowed to provide. A candidate who holds an instructional certificate with an endorsement to teach mathematics is allowed to teach mathematics alone. If the candidate also holds an instructional certificate with an endorsement to teach biological science, the candidate is allowed to teach both mathematics and biological science.

  Apply for certification on the New Jersey educator certification system (NJEdCert), which has replaced the Teacher Certification Information System (TCIS).

  The following lists include all the endorsements currently issued in New Jersey. Information pertaining to the certificates may be found on the N.J.A.C. 6A:9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification administrative code webpage. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

  Instructional Certificates

  Supporting information for World Languages, Middle School World Languages, English as a Second Language and Bilingual/Bicultural Education endorsements.

  Endorsement	Code	Certificate of Eligibility	Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing	Standard
  Agriculture	2501	CE	CEAS	Standard
  American Sign Language	1505	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Arabic	1580	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Art	1200	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Bilingual/Bicultural Education	1480	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Biological Science	2210	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Blind or Visually Impaired	2415	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Accounting	1301	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Comprehensive Business	1300	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Computer Applications and Business-Related Information Technology	1304	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Finance/Economics/Law	1302	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Keyboarding/Data Entry	1303	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Office Administration/Office Systems Technology	1305	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Chemistry	2270	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Chinese	1572	CE	CEAS	Standard
  New : Computer Science	1820	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Dance	1635	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Oral/Aural Communication	2422	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Sign Language Communication	2423	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Driver Education	1610	n/a	CEAS	Standard
  Earth Science	2220	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Elementary School Teacher in Grades K - 6	1001	CE	CEAS	Standard
  English	1410	CE	CEAS	Standard
  English as a Second Language	1475	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences	1705	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel, Textiles, and Interiors	1708	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development	1706	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences: Foods/Nutrition and Food Science	1707	CE	CEAS	Standard
  French	1510	CE	CEAS	Standard
  German	1520	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Greek	1570	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Health and Physical Education	1605	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Health Education	1620	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Hebrew	1578	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Italian	1530	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Japanese	1573	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Korean	1579	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Latin	1540	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Marketing	2560	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Mathematics	1900	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: English Lanuage Arts in Grades 5 - 8	1106	CE	CEAS	Standard
  New : Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: Humanities in Grades 5 - 8	1108	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: Mathematics in Grades 5 - 8	1102	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: Science in Grades 5 - 8	1103	CE	CEAS	Standard
  New : Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Grades 5 - 8	1107	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: Social Studies in Grades 5 - 8	1104	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/American Sign Language in Grades 5 - 8	1105	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Arabic in Grades 5 - 8	1181	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Chinese in Grades 5 - 8	1172	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/French in Grades 5 - 8	1110	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/German in Grades 5 - 8	1125	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Greek in Grades 5 - 8	1170	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Hebrew in Grades 5 - 8	1178	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Italian in Grades 5 - 8	1130	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Japanese in Grades 5 - 8	1173	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Korean in Grades 5 - 8	1179	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Latin in Grades 5 - 8	1145	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Other World Languages in Grades 5 - 8	1191	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Polish in Grades 5 - 8	1176	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Portuguese in Grades 5 - 8	1174	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Russian in Grades 5 - 8	1165	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Middle School with Subject matter Specialization: World Language/Spanish in Grades 5 - 8	1150	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Military Science	2250	n/a	n/a	Standard
  Music	2100	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Other Foreign Languages	1590	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Physical Education	1630	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Physical Science	2240	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Physics	2260	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Portuguese	1574	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Preschool through Grade 3	1013	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Psychology	2350	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Reading	1430	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Russian	1560	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Social Studies	2300	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Spanish	1550	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Students with Disabilities	2475	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Swimming and Water Safety Instructor	1615	n/a	n/a	Standard
  Teacher Leader	0199	n/a	n/a	Standard
  Teacher of Supplemental Instruction in Reading and Mathematics, Grades K-8	1005	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Technology Education	1810	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Theater	1451	CE	CEAS	Standard

  Career and Technical Education Certificates

  Applicants must use coursework or a degree in the occupational area to meet the requirements for the following CTE endorsements:

  Endorsement	Code	Certificate of Eligibility	Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing	Standard
  Agriculture	2501	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Accounting	1301	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Comprehensive Business	1300	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Computer Applications and Business-Related Information Technology	1304	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Finance/Economics/Law	1302	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Keyboarding/Data Entry	1303	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Business: Office Administration/Office Systems Technology	1305	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences	1705	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel, Textiles, and Interiors	1708	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development	1706	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Family and Consumer Sciences: Foods/Nutrition and Food Science	1707	CE	CEAS	Standard
  Marketing	2560	CE	CEAS	Standard

  Alternate Route Certification

  The CTE alternate route program is designed for those who have not completed a formal teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university but wish to become a New Jersey certified teacher. Please visit the Pathways for CTE Teachers: Alternate Route Program webpage for endorsement specifications.

  Applicants may use a degree in the occupational area of the endorsement, coursework, employment experience, self-employment experience, or a combination of education and employment experience to meet the requirements for the following CTE endorsements:

  Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

  • Agribusiness Systems (2502)
  • Agricultural Power, Structural and Technical Systems (2503)
  • Food Processing and Technology (2513)
  • Horticulture (2510)
  • Landscaping & Grounds Keeping (2507)
  • Natural Resource Systems (2508)
  • Veterinary Technicians (2511)

  Architecture and Construction

  • Brick and Stone Masonry/Tilesetting (4190)
  • Carpentry (2522)
  • Construction Technology (4188)
  • Drafting and Design Technology (2544)
  • Electrical Trades (2523)
  • Engineering Technology (2545)
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (2517)
  • Heavy Duty Equipment Technology (4184)
  • Plumbing and Pipefitting (2537)

  Arts, A/V Technology and Communications

  • Audio Technology (4103)
  • Audio/Visual Broadcast Production Technology (4104)
  • Commercial Photography (4101)
  • Desktop Publishing (4113)
  • Graphic Design (4112)
  • Interactive Media (4150)
  • Televison Broadcasting (4102)
  • Visual Arts (4106)
  • Vocational Arts/Dance (4068)
  • Vocational Arts/Electronic Music (4189)
  • Vocational Arts/Instrumental Music (4109)
  • Vocational Arts/Theater (4108)
  • Vocational Arts/Vocal Music (4111)

  Health Sciences

  • Dental Assisting (4122)
  • Emergency Medical Technicians (4114)
  • General Health Sciences (4200)
  • Health Fitness (4115)
  • Healthcare Administration Management (4193)
  • Medical Assisting (4125)

  Hospitality and Tourism

  • Culinary Arts (4128)
  • Food Management/Marketing (4132)
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management (4133)

  Human Services

  • Cosmetology/Hair Styling (4138)
  • Human Development and Child Care Services (4141)

  Information Technology

  • Computer Science Technology (4148)

  Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

  • Fire Science (4155)
  • Law Enforcement (4153)
  • Legal Assisting (4154)

  Manufacturing

  • Cabinet Making/Millwork (2521)
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (4166)
  • Engineering Technology (2545)
  • Welding ( 2543)

  Marketing

  • Merchandising and Buying (4192)

  Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

  • Bioengineering ( TBD )
  • Electronics Technology (4191)
  • Engineering Technology (2545)
  • Marine Sciences (4179)

  Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

  • Aircraft Technology (4180)
  • Automotive Technology (4182)
  • Collision Repair Technology (4181)
  • Diesel Engine Technician/Technology (4183)
  • Distribution and Logistics Services (4170)
  • Marine Trades Technology (4187)

  Educational Services Certificates

  Educational services personnel certification authorizes support service personnel to serve in preschool through grade 12. Please visit the Educational Services Personnel webpage for endorsement specifications.

  Educational Services Certificates

  • Associate School Library Media Specialist (2845)
  • Cooperative Education Coordinator (3465)
  • Cooperative Education Coordinator-Hazardous Occupations (3464)
  • Director of School Counseling Services (0602)
  • Educational Interpreter: Cued Speech Transliteration (3469)
  • Educational Interpreter: Sign Language (3463)
  • Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (3300)
  • Reading Specialist (3310)
  • School Athletic Trainer (2930)
  • School Counselor (2702)
  • School Library Media Specialist (2855)
  • School Nurse (3000)
  • School Nurse/Non-Instructional (3010)
  • School Occupational Therapist (2910)
  • School Orientation and Mobility Specialist (3500)
  • School Physical Therapist (2920)
  • School Psychologist (3100)
  • School Social Worker (3200)
  • Speech Language Specialist (3462)
  • Student Assistance Coordinator (3461)

  Administrative Certificates

  Administrative certification allows the holder to provide supervisory and managerial services in the school district such as those provided by the building principal or school administrator. Please visit the School Leaders webpage for endorsement specifications.

  Administrative Certificates

  • Principal (0200)
  • School Administrator (0101)
  • School Business Administrator (0109)
  • Supervisor (0106)

  Credentials

  A credential is a specialty certificate that includes Substitutes, Academic Qualifying Credentials (Mortuary and Chiropractic) and School Safety Specialist. Please visit the Credentials webpage for endorsement specifications.

  Credentials

  • Substitute Credential
  • Academic Qualifying Credential (AQC) for Mortuary Science and Chiropractic Licenses
  • School Safety Specialist Credential