Business: Office Administration and Office Systems Technology
Endorsement Code: 1305
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:
- Business communication
- Data entry
- Exploration of related business occupations
- Keyboarding
- Office and administrative support practices and procedures
- Office organization
- Speed writing
- Word processing
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 12 semester-hour credits in any of the following areas:
- Business communications
- Business-related programs or software
- Keyboarding or word processing
- Managing office systems or office systems administration
Coursework Examples
- Database management
- Human resource management
- Introduction to computers
- Office applications
- Project management
- Word processing
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.