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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.
- Educational Services certificates allow the holder to provide educational support such as counseling, speech language pathology and school nursing services.
- Administrative certificates allow the holder to provide supervisory and managerial services in the school district such as those provided by the building principal or school administrator.
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.
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 |
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 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 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)
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