How Do I Get a Music Teacher Certificate in NJ?
Question by ChoralMeister: How do I get a music teacher certificate in NJ?
I have a B.S. in Music which doesn’t certify me for teaching. I saw a music teacher job I’d like to apply for but you need to be certified in NJ. Does anyone know what I should do? I looked at the NJ cert website but there’s so much on there it’s not very clear of exactly what I need to do.
Best answer:
Answer by Pete
I see what you mean, very confusing, but I think I figured it out.
you need a “Certificate of Eligibility (CE): a credential with lifetime validity issued to persons who have completed a degree program of academic study and the applicable test requirements for certification. The CE permits the applicant to seek and accept employment in positions requiring certification.”
“Requirements for certificates of eligibility (CE)
(a) Except as indicated in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-11, to be eligible for a CE in instructional areas, the candidate shall:
1. Hold a bachelor’s or an advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
2. Achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 when a GPA of 4.00 equals an A grade for students graduating before September 1, 2004 in a baccalaureate degree program, higher degree program or a State-approved post-baccalaureate certification program with a minimum of 13 semester-hour credits; for students graduating on or after September 1, 2004, achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 when a GPA of 4.00 equals an A grade in a baccalaureate degree program, higher degree program or in a State-approved post-baccalaureate certification program with a minimum of 13 semester-hour credits;
3. For subject area endorsements, complete at least 30 credits in a coherent sequence of courses appropriate to the instructional area. At least 12 semester-hour credits must be at the advanced level of study, including junior, senior or graduate level study. For the elementary school endorsement, complete a liberal arts, science, dual content or interdisciplinary academic major or a minimum of 60 semester hour credits in liberal arts and/or science.
i. All coursework must appear on the transcript of a regionally accredited four-year college or university;
4. Pass the appropriate State test of subject matter knowledge; and
5. Pass an examination in physiology, hygiene and substance abuse issues pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9-5.9, including the effects of narcotics and alcohol. The examination is administered at the county offices of education. In lieu of this examination, the applicant may present basic military training or college level study in areas such as biology, health or nutrition.”
I’m honestly not entirely sure from there
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