Business: Finance/Economics/Law
Endorsement Code: 1302
Note: Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice. All credits must appear on an accredited two- or four-year college or university transcript.
This endorsement authorizes the holder to teach the following in all public schools:
- Banking and insurance
- Business communications
- Business management
- Business mathematics
- Business organization
- Economics
- Exploration in business-related careers
- Finance and investment
- Law
Subject Matter Preparation
Credit Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester-hour credits in a coherent sequence in the subject field of business. At least 12 of the 30 semester-hour credits must be at the advanced level of study (junior, senior or graduate level).
The 30 semester-hour credits must include:
- At least six semester-hour credits in economics
- At least three semester-hour credits in finance
- At least three semester-hour credits in business law
Coursework Examples
- Accounting
- Business law
- Business management
- Economics
- Finance
- Marketing
The final determination as to which courses will be counted towards the subject matter is based on content standards found in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Courses in pedagogy or education are not acceptable.