Teacher
Preparation Program Changes Coming
Teacher
certification in the State of New Jersey is undergoing a significant
transformation and change. To meet these new demands, the Teacher Preparation Program
(TPP) requirements are also changing as of the fall 2018 semester. Coursework
on advisement sheets are valid only for those that have been officially
admitted to the TPP no later than September 30, 2017, and have all courses
completed by fall 2018. To be admitted, one needs a 3.0 Rutgers GPA, passing
Praxis Core scores, and an appointment with the TPP staff no later than
September 30, 2017.
If
you would like more information, please contact the Teacher Prep Program at
856-225-6051 to schedule an appointment.
Current Certification Program Admission Requirements:
1. An overall grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (4.0 representing A), as evidenced through a copy of most recent Rutgers University-Camden transcript. A grade of C or better is required for all courses on the
advisement sheet(s). Postbaccalaureate students should consult an institute adviser about this requirement.
2. Evidence of the following minimum scores on the Praxis Core Exam - Reading 156; Writing 162; Math 150
Students who obtained a baccalaureate degree from
Rutgers
need to apply for reenrollment through the Office of Academic Advising, not the admissions office. Students who obtained a baccalaureate degree from another institution must apply through the admissions office and obtain a transcript evaluation of previous courses.
Additional Information
The overall GPA is checked each semester and must remain at a 3.0 or better throughout the student's tenure in the program. Students are notified on an individual basis if the GPA drops.
For all certification candidates, student teaching must be completed in the student's last semester and all courses for the degree and on the certification advisement sheet(s) must be completed prior to the student teaching semester. Field experience applications are due one year in advance of the desired student teaching semester. The Practica are completed in the two semesters immediately prior to student teaching.
