Candidate's First Steps to NJDOE Teaching Licensure

• Contact NJDOE for requirements: https://nj.gov/education/license/req/
• Apply for Certification: https://nj.gov/education/license/tcis/
• Provisional Teacher Process (PTP): https://nj.gov/education/license/provprogram.htm

Steps to NJDOE Licensure

• STEP 1: Obtain your CE through the NJ certification portal
• STEP 2: Once you have your CE or limited CE, contact ASPIRE to Teach: aspiretoteach@rowan.edu to apply for the Pre-Professional 50-Hour Component.
• STEP 3: Once you have completed your 50-Hour Component and have obtained a teaching position in your CE content area, you will continue with the Two-Year Program Component. Two-Year consists of 4 consecutive semesters. You must have a position as a teacher of record before applying to Two-Year.

Pre-Professional Experience 50 Hour Component 

Candidates will engage in the following actives:

• 20 hours of online modules designed for planning lesson plans and classroom management.
• 20 hours of clinical experience, including at least 10 hours of planning and delivering instruction via individual or co-teaching module.
• 10 hours of orientation includes intro to our technology platforms, assessment/survey, program overview, policies, and procedures. Orientations will be scheduled as required.

Two-Year Program Component

Candidates will engage in online platforms and complete assignments connected to their work in classrooms and their development as an educator. Signature elements of the program include:

 ASPIRE to Teach at Rowan Program Support and Cost

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

• Can you tell me if I qualify to get a CE?
  • ASPIRE does not advise students on the NJDOE requirements for obtaining a CE teacher certification through alternate route nor does ASPIRE evaluate student transcripts. Please refer to the NJDOE state website https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/teachers/
• How much of the program is online?
  • All program modules and assignments are delivered online. Our Professional Learning Community (PLC) meets face-to-face monthly, typically Saturday morning. You will have the option to attend PLC meetings in-person or virtually via Zoom.
• Can I enter the program if I do not have a full-time teaching position?
  • You may enter the 50-Hour Pre-Service component if you have your NJDOE Certificate of Eligibility (CE) and have met all ASPIRE application requirements. However, you must have a teaching position as teacher of record in your content/grade area before continuing with the Two-Year component.
• Does ASPIRE include job placement?
  • Alternative candidates are required to seek their own employment. However, Rowan University College of Education often shares openings through their Facebook page.
• Do the same program guidelines apply to candidates teaching in a private school?
  • Yes, CE candidates must meet the same requirements whether teaching in public or NJDOE approved charter/private schools.
• I have a PreK-3 NJDOE CE, can I apply to your program? 
  • The ASPIRE program is designed to support elementary and secondary teachers only. Please check with NJDOE for a list of providers who support candidates with a PreK-3 Certificate of Eligibility.

Email: aspiretoteach@rowan.edu

Register Now*: go.rowan.edu/ASPIREtoteach 

*After registration and payment are complete, registration and materials will be reviewed and verified. Registrants will receive authorization to begin the program.