Certifications and Endorsements

There are three types of certificates: Instructional, Educational Services and Administrative.

Instructional certificates allow the holder to be a classroom teacher.
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificates allow the holder to teach approved career and technical education programs in grades nine through 12 in all public schools.
Educational Services certificates allow the holder to provide educational support such as counseling, speech language pathology and school nursing services.
Administrative certificates allow the holder to provide supervisory and managerial services in the school district such as those provided by the building principal or school administrator.

Under each type of certificate, there are endorsements. The endorsement identifies the specific type of service that the holder is allowed to provide. A candidate who holds an instructional certificate with an endorsement to teach mathematics is allowed to teach mathematics alone. If the candidate also holds an instructional certificate with an endorsement to teach biological science, the candidate is allowed to teach both mathematics and biological science.

Apply for certification on the New Jersey educator certification system (), which has replaced the Teacher Certification Information System (TCIS).

The following lists include all the endorsements currently issued in New Jersey. This page is in the process of being updated with new administrative codes and laws. Information pertaining to the certificates may be found on the N.J.A.C. 6A:9B, State Board of Examiners and Certification administrative code webpage. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Please visit the Teachers webpage for instructional endorsement specifications.

Supporting information for World Languages, Middle School World Languages, English as a Second Language and Bilingual/Bicultural Education endorsements.

Career Readiness

Agriculture (2501)
Business: Accounting (1301)
Business: Comprehensive Business (1300)
Business: Computer Applications and Business-Related Information Technology (1304)
Business: Finance/Economics/Law (1302)
Business: Keyboarding/Data Entry (1303)
Business: Office Administration/Office Systems Technology (1305)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Comprehensive (1705)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development (1706)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Foods, Nutrition and Food Science (1707)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel, Textiles, and Interiors (1708)
Marketing (2560)

Comprehensive Health and Physical Education

Driver Education (1610)
Health and Physical Education (1605)
Health Education (1620)
Physical Education (1630)
Swimming and Water Safety Instructor (1615)

Early Childhood

Elementary School (1001)
Preschool through Grade 3 (1013)

English Language Arts

English (1410)
English as a Second Language (1475)
Reading (1430)

Junior Reserver Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)

Military Science (2250)

Mathematics

Mathematics (1900)

Middle School with Subject Matter Specialization Grades 5-8

English Language Arts (1106)
Humanities (1108)
Mathematics (1102)
Science (1103)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) (1107)
Social Studies (1104)
World Language/American Sign Language (1105)
World Language/Arabic (1181)
World Language/Chinese (1172)
World Language/French (1110)
World Language/German (1125)
World Language/Greek (1170)
World Language/Hebrew (1178)
World Language/Italian (1130)
World Language/Japanese (1173)
World Language/Korean (1179)
World Language/Latin (1145)
World Language/Other World Languages (1191)
World Language/Polish (1176)
World Language/Portuguese (1174)
World Language/Russian (1165)
World Language/Spanish (1150)

Science

Biological Science (2210)
Chemistry (2270)
Earth Science (2220)
Physical Science (2240)
Physics (2260)

Social Studies

Social Studies (2300)
Psychology (2350)

Specific Populations

Bilingual/Bicultural Education (1480)
Blind or Visually Impaired (2415)
Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Oral/Aural Communication (2422)
Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Sign Language Communication (2423)
Students with Disabilities (2475)
Teacher of Supplemental Instruction in Reading and Mathematics, Grades K–8 (1005)

Teacher Leader

Teacher Leader (0199)

Technology Education

Technology Education (1810)
Computer Science (1820)

Visual and Performing Arts

Art (1200)
Dance (1635)
Music (2100)
Speech Arts (1440)
Theater (1451)

World Languages

American Sign Language (1505)
Arabic (1580)
Chinese (1572)
French (1510)
German (1520)
Greek (1570)
Hebrew (1578)
Italian (1530)
Japanese (1573)
Korean (1579)
Latin (1540)
Portuguese (1574)
Russian (1560)
Spanish (1550)
Other World Languages (1590)

Traditonal Route Certification

Please visit the Teachers webpage for instructional endorsement specifications. Applicants must use coursework or a degree in the occupational area to meet the requirements for the following CTE endorsements:

Career Readiness

Agriculture (2501)
Business: Accounting (1301)
Business: Comprehensive Business (1300)
Business: Computer Applications and Business-Related Information Technology (1304)
Business: Finance/Economics/Law (1302)
Business: Keyboarding/Data Entry (1303)
Business: Office Administration/Office Systems Technology (1305)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Comprehensive (1705)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Child and Family Development (1706)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Foods, Nutrition and Food Science (1707)
Family and Consumer Sciences: Apparel, Textiles, and Interiors (1708)
Marketing (2560)

Alternate Route Certification

The CTE alternate route program is designed for those who鈥痟ave not鈥痗ompleted a formal teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university but wish to become a New Jersey certified teacher. Please visit the Pathways for CTE Teachers: Alternate Route Program webpage for endorsement specifications.

Applicants may use a degree in the occupational area of the endorsement, coursework, employment experience, self-employment experience, or a combination of education and employment experience to meet the requirements for the following CTE endorsements:

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Agribusiness Systems (2502)
Agricultural Power, Structural and Technical Systems (2503)
Food Processing and Technology (2513)
Horticulture (2510)
Landscaping & Grounds Keeping (2507)
Natural Resource Systems (2508)
Veterinary Technicians (2511)

Architecture and Construction

Brick and Stone Masonry/Tilesetting (4190)
Carpentry (2522)
Construction Technology (4188)
Drafting and Design Technology (2544)
Electrical Trades (2523)
Engineering Technology (2545)
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (2517)
Heavy Duty Equipment Technology (4184)
Plumbing and Pipefitting (2537)

Arts, Audio-Visual Technology and Communications

Audio Technology (4103)
Audio-Visual Broadcast Production Technology (4104)
Commercial Photography (4101)
Design and Applied Arts (4194)
Fashion Design (4195)
Interactive Media (4150)
Vocational Arts: Dance (4068)
Vocational Arts: Theater (4108)

Health Sciences

Dental Assisting (4122)
Emergency Medical Technicians (4114)
General Health Sciences (4200)
Health Fitness (4115)
Healthcare Administration Management (4193)
Medical Assisting (4125)

Hospitality and Tourism

Culinary Arts (4128)
Food Management/Marketing (4132)
Hospitality and Tourism Management (4133)

Human Services

Cosmetology/Hair Styling (4138)
Human Development and Child Care Services (4141)

Information Technology

Computer Science Technology (4148)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Fire Science (4155)
Law Enforcement (4153)
Legal Assisting (4154)

Manufacturing

Cabinet Making/Millwork (2521)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (4166)
Engineering Technology (2545)
Welding (2543)

Marketing

Merchandising and Buying (4192)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Bioengineering (TBD)
Electronics Technology (4191)
Engineering Technology (2545)
Marine Sciences (4179)

Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics

Aircraft Technology (4180)
Automotive Technology (4182)
Collision Repair Technology (4181)
Diesel Engine Technician/Technology (4183)
Distribution and Logistics Services (4170)
Marine Trades Technology (4187)

Educational services personnel certification authorizes support service personnel to serve in preschool through grade 12. Please visit the Educational Services Personnel webpage for endorsement specifications.

Educational Services Certificates

Associate School Library Media Specialist (2845)
Cooperative Education Coordinator (3465)
Cooperative Education Coordinator-Hazardous Occupations (3464)
Director of School Counseling Services (0602)
Educational Interpreter: Cued Speech Transliteration (3469)
Educational Interpreter: Sign Language (3463)
Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (3300)
Reading Specialist (3310)
School Athletic Trainer (2930)
School Counselor (2702)
School Library Media Specialist (2855)
School Nurse (3000)
School Nurse/Non-Instructional (3010)
School Occupational Therapist (2910)
School Orientation and Mobility Specialist (3500)
School Physical Therapist (2920)
School Psychologist (3100)
School Social Worker (3200)
Speech Language Specialist (3462)
Student Assistance Coordinator (3461)

Administrative certification allows the holder to provide supervisory and managerial services in the school district such as those provided by the building principal or school administrator. Please visit the School Leaders webpage for endorsement specifications.

Administrative Certificates

Principal (0200)
School Administrator (0101)
School Business Administrator (0109)
Supervisor (0106)

A credential is a specialty certificate that includes Academic Qualifying Credentials (Mortuary and Chiropractic), Bilingual Language Paraprofessional Credential, School Safety Specialist, and Substitutes Please visit the Credentials webpage for endorsement specifications.

Credentials

Academic Qualifying Credential (AQC) for Mortuary Science and Chiropractic Licenses
Bilingual Language Paraprofessional Credential
School Safety Specialist
Substitutes