Make Difference, Change Your Life, and Become a teacher!
Take the first step towards realizing your dream of becoming a certified teacher in New Jersey. Enroll in Ocean County College’s Alternate Route to Teaching program and embark on a fulfilling career dedicated to shaping the minds of tomorrow’s leaders. Ocean County College offers an alternate route teacher preparation program. Starting with the mandatory 50-hour Pre-Service to Teaching Course, which is necessary for getting hired with a Certificate of Eligibility CE in the State of New Jersey.
The New Jersey Department of Education offers an Alternative Route to Teaching pathway for career changers, recent college graduates and substitute teachers who wish to pursue a career in education. Through this process, a candidate can work toward their standard teaching degree.
This course provides a foundational pathway for degree-holders aspiring to become teachers in New Jersey. Graduates obtain their Verification of Program Completion Form (VOPC), enabling them to pursue teaching positions in the state. This flexible, fully online course is designed for aspiring teachers who need an accessible way to meet their certification requirements. While this course is asynchronous, there are two required synchronous meetings.
Admission Requirements:
To be eligible for the Alternate Route to Teaching program, applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and meet the following GPA requirements:
Asynchronous Learning: Study at your own pace with weekly online assignments.
Synchronous Sessions: Participate in two mandatory WebEx sessions on.
Fieldwork Experience: Complete 20 hours of clinical fieldwork, including at least 10 hours of planning and delivering instruction via individual or co-teaching in a public or private school.
Course Code: ALTR-100 Alternate Route to Teaching
CEU: 5
Credentials: Upon successful completion, receive a Verification of Program Completion form, required by the NJDOE to apply for a Provisional License.
Cost: $350 (includes all course materials and resources)
Length: Approximately one month
Scholarships Available: No