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PT3

New Jersey alternative route

Essex County College

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Run by
College or university
Teach while completing
No
Max years to complete
2
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Requirements

Bachelor's degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectYes
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursYes
Minimum GPAYes
TestsYes
Employment as a teacherYes
Clinical experienceYes
Professional developmentNo
MentoringYes
Service requirementNo
High-need schoolsNot reported
Shortage areasNot reported
Limited to some grades or subjectsYes
Designed for shortage areasNo

Grade or subject limits

K-12 and Elementary K-6

Clinical experience

The candidate must complete some clinical experiences as part of a 50-hour preservice course. This is not supervised.

Other requirements

To obtain the standard, candidates must complete all requirements as per 6A:9B.

Linked teacher preparation providers

Title II links no providers to this route.

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