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Electronics Technology
Endorsement Code: 4174
Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.
Authorized to Teach
The Electronics Technology #4174 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) codes.
| CTE Program | CIP Code |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14.1001 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 15.0303 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation Engineering | 14.4201 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 15.0405 |
Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Mechatronics
- Robotic Engineering
- Robotics
- System Engineering
Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:
- Electrical Engineering Technology
- Electronic Engineering Technology
- Electronics Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:
- Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
- Self-employment
- Military qualifications and training
- Animatronics
- Applied engineering programming
- Circuit analysis
- Digital signal
- Digital systems
- Electric circuits
- Electronic systems applications
- Hydraulics and pneumatics systems
- Linear and integrated circuits
- Microcontrollers
- Network protocol and services
- Programmable controllers and robotics
- Programmable logic controllers
- Semiconductor devices
- Signals
- Solid state devices and circuits
No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.
Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.
Employment Experience (not self-employed)
The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal Occupational Information Network (O*NET) job descriptions.
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 17-3023.00 |
| Robotics Technicians | 17-3024.01 |
Self-Employment Experience
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).
| Job Title | Job Code |
|---|---|
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 811210 |
| Engineering Services | 541330 |