The TCNJ School of Education Certification Office is a resource for teacher candidates, faculty, staff and the community regarding certification information and procedures related to the State of New Jersey’s approved teacher preparation programs. Our goal is to provide access to the most updated information about New Jersey certification requirements, regulations and related topics. We verify program completion for our College of New Jersey graduates and provide support throughout the New Jersey teacher certification process.
Important Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions about Certification
- Obtain Clearances and Substitute Teacher Certificates
- Praxis II Testing Information – Candidates can register through Educational Testing Service (ETS) and should ensure they select New Jersey–approved test codes for their chosen certification. These are set by the New Jersey Department of Education and are subject to change. All candidates for certification must complete the appropriate Praxis II Content Knowledge exam(s) for their endorsement area. Candidates must attempt the required exam(s) by the time they submit student teaching applications. Candidates must earn a passing score or qualify for a FLEX score to be recommended for New Jersey certification.
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Register for the NJDOE Health Test You must already have an account with NJEdCert and have a tracking number (found in your NJEdCert account). Please take a screenshot of the final page for your records.
Applying for Certification
- Instructional Certificates
- Advanced Certificates
- Using GPA and PRAXIS Flexibility
- Printing Your Certificate
Learn more about Teacher Reciprocity in a particular U.S. State
Reciprocity standards vary by state. We’ve collected the certification pages for every U.S. State. Please review the state requirements closely
Alabama Department of Education
Alaska Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Arizona Department of Education
Arkansas Department of Education
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Colorado Department of Education
Connecticut State Department of Education – Division of Teaching and Learning
Delaware Department of Education
Florida Department of Education Educator Certification
Georgia Department of Education
Hawaii Department of Education
Illinois State Board of Education
Indiana Professional Standard Board
Kansas State Department of Education
Kentucky Department of Education
Louisiana Department of Education
Maryland State Department of Education
Massachusetts Department of Education
Michigan Department of Education
Mississippi Department of Education
Missouri Department of Education
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Nebraska Department of Education
Nevada Department of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
New Jersey Department of Education
New Mexico Department of Education
New York State Department of Education-Office of Teaching Initiatives
North Carolina State Board of Education – Department of Public Instruction
North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board
Ohio Department of Education – Center for the Teaching Profession
Oklahoma State Board of Education – Professional Standards
Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Division
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Rhode Island Department of Education
South Carolina Department of Education
South Dakota Department of Education
Tennessee Department of Education
Texas State Board for Educator Certification
Utah State Office of Education
Vermont Department of Education
Virginia Department of Education
Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Washington DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education
West Virginia Department of Education