New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ) - Elementary Education

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Application Deadlines

Domestic Applicants:
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*Deadlines are subject to change. Deadline extensions may be granted on a case by case. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information gradadmissions@njcu.edu 

New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ) - Elementary Education 

Admissions Requirements

  1. A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
  2. Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official  course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts. Applicants must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher from a bachelor's or master's degree program. 
  3. A copy of a regular New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility in Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-6 (temporary/limited CE not acceptable) (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on )*
  4. Minimum GPA of a 3.0 or higher (even if you already hold a state issued CE)
  5. A letter from the hiring manager or administrator on letterhead from your school or school district indicating that the school or school district will enroll you in the provisional teacher program and verifies that you are a fulltime lead teacher of record.
  6. 50 hour Introduction to Teaching course verification form. NJCU offers this course through Adult and Continuing Education. You can  for the course through NJCU. 

Helpful New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey links:

Contact the NPTNJ department directly:

Barbara Etheredge
Academic Director
Alternate email: newpathways@njcu.edu
Tel: 201-200-2018

Note: NJCU does not evaluate international transcripts. In lieu of a transcript, applicants with a non-U.S. degree need to submit a course-by-course evaluation from a  that includes U.S. bachelor’s degree equivalency information for their coursework. Requirements listed above are subject to change at any time based on NJ Dept of Education updates

*Requirements listed above are subject to change at any time based on NJDOE updates. 

International Applicants

This program is not currently available to international students seeking an F-1 student visa.

Contact Us
We encourage you to contact graduate admissions with questions about your application status.

Hepburn Hall, Room 206
Phone: 201-200-3409
Email: gradadmissions@njcu.edu