Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Step 1: Establishing Eligibility
Certificate of Eligibility (CE)
The Certificate of Eligibility (CE) is issued to an individual who has not completed a teacher preparation program but meets the basic requirements for certification, including academic study and applicable test requirements. The CE authorizes an individual to seek and accept employment in New Jersey public schools requiring certification.
The Instructional Endorsement Specifications on the Teachers webpage outline the requirements for certificates.
Degree Requirement
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
|
Candidate Graduation Date |
Minimum Cumulative GPA (when 4.00 equals an A) |
| Before September 1, 2016 | 2.75 |
| On or after September 1, 2016* | 3.00 |
*There are GPA flexibility rules in place for those who graduated on or after September 1, 2016 where a Praxis test score may offset a GPA that is lower than 3.0, but higher than 2.75.
Praxis II Test Requirement
Basic Skills Assessment Requirement
Physiology and Hygiene Requirement
This requirement may be completed by choosing one of the following options:
- Present evidence of basic military training.
- Complete a course such as biology, health or nutrition that appears on an accredited two- or four-year college or university transcript.
- Complete an online test. You must have a tracking number and an application on file to take this test.