Students who earn their Bachelor’s Degree from Â鶹¹û¶³ College and complete the requirements of the Teacher Education program are eligible for teacher certification and licensure under the requirements and regulations of the New Jersey Department of Education. Â鶹¹û¶³ College has not determined whether this program meets licensure requirements in other states, and students planning to teach outside of NJ should verify reciprocity with their target state.<\/p>\n
Our Teacher Education and Certification Program Resources provide all members of our community – students, faculty, clinical and adjunct faculty, cooperating teachers, mentors, and professional partners – easy and immediate access to the vast collection of important documents and web-based systems\/applications that support our programs.<\/p>\n
We invite you to explore our portal to learn more about resources and benefits that are available to you.<\/p>\n
Please stop by and visit us in the Teacher Education wing on the 2nd floor of Academic Building E, if you need assistance with academic, clinical internship, certification, or preservice professional advisement. Or, contact us at:<\/p>\n
For the desired information, please select the aligned section title below.<\/p>\n
All students must meet the full admission standards set forth by Â鶹¹û¶³ College of New Jersey. These requirements include the payments of all necessary fees and deposits, submission of all required transcripts, and any other College requirements that may apply. For more details, consult the Office of Admissions website at https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/admissions\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additionally, all students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for entrance into the Teacher Education and Certification Program:<\/p>\n *IMPORTANT!<\/em><\/strong> Please be aware that the New Jersey Department of Education continuously updates state licensure code that impacts requirements such as Praxis tests, teacher performance assessments, candidate GPA, fieldwork\/clinical hours, and content\u2010area coursework. Therefore, please be sure to check with the RCNJ Teacher Education and Certification Program for the most current information on appropriate test(s) and scores. It is advised that the appropriate basic skills examination be taken and passed early and well before application to the program.<\/em><\/p>\n Students interested in joining the Teacher Education and Certification Program at Â鶹¹û¶³ College of New Jersey should reach out to the Teacher Education Program Assistant, Dr. Jordana Pestrong-Engler, to receive initial program entry information. Once initial information is reviewed, students must schedule an appointment with either Ms. Joanne Caselli, Certification Officer, or Dr. Adam Fried, Assistant Dean of Teacher Education, to discuss program entry, progression, and completion requirements. Once this initial meeting has been held, students must visit https:\/\/ted.ramapo.edu\/<\/a>, log in using their Â鶹¹û¶³ credentials, and submit an application. Please see Appendix B<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n There are class fees that every student would have to pay in addition to tuition. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the fees were about $1,500 for a Teacher Education student working toward Elementary Certification and about $1,000 for a student working toward a Secondary Certification.<\/p>\n Joanne Caselli<\/strong> Candidates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, complete all required coursework, and achieve the minimum benchmark scores on all Teacher Education & Certification Program signature assessments. Please see Appendices C-E<\/u><\/strong> for required coursework, as well as the Assessment section<\/strong> of this handbook for a list of signature assessments and their required benchmark scores.<\/p>\n Please see Appendix C<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please see Appendix D<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please see Appendix E<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please see Appendix F<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please see Appendix G<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please contact your Teacher Education advisor first<\/u><\/strong>. If additional support is needed, you may contact:<\/p>\n Joanne Caselli<\/strong> Julie Norflus-Good<\/strong> In order to officially complete the Teacher Education & Certification Program, students must complete all required education coursework as outlined in Appendices C-E<\/u><\/strong>. Additionally, students must hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and have completed all required content area courses and exams for their selected certification area, including the Praxis. Undergraduate students must also meet all requirements for graduation with their selected major. Please see the College Graduation Requirements section below.<\/p>\n Throughout the Clinical Practice year, students will receive guidance on how and when to submit proof of completion of requirements for exit from the program. It is crucial that undergraduate students submit a completed Graduation Application to the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline for the semester in which they plan to graduate.<\/p>\n Please contact your Teacher Education advisor first<\/u><\/strong>. If additional support is needed, you may contact:<\/p>\n Joanne Caselli<\/strong> Credit and Grade Point Requirements: School Core Requirements: Email:<\/strong>\u00a0registrar@ramapo.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Your assigned academic advisor<\/strong> can be identified by accessing your Network in Connect:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/myadvisor\/<\/a><\/p>\n Your Teacher Education & Certification Program advisor<\/strong> is assigned after you are admitted to the program, and their name can be found in your TED account.<\/p>\n Students should meet with their advisors prior to the start of registration each semester in order to review progress and plan for the upcoming semesters. It is especially crucial because many courses within the Teacher Education & Certification Program with fieldwork placements require special permission from the Program in order to register.<\/p>\n Students may contact their advisor via email or telephone, though email is often a more efficient way to get in touch. Your advisor\u2019s contact information may be found in Connect or by checking the Â鶹¹û¶³ College Faculty and Staff Directory: https:\/\/web.ramapo.edu\/phone\/<\/a><\/p>\n If students require assistance identifying their advisor(s) or need additional help, they may also contact:<\/p>\n\n
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Teacher Education Certification Officer
E-mail: jcaselli@ramapo.edu<\/a>
Phone: (201) 684-7626
Office: E-234<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Teacher Education and Certification Program Certification Officer
E-mail: jcaselli@ramapo.edu<\/a>
Phone: (201) 684-7626
Office: E-234<\/p><\/div>\n
Director of the MA in Special Education Program
E-mail: jgood@ramapo.edu<\/a>
Phone: (201) 684-7246
Office: E-220<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Teacher Education and Certification Program Certification Officer
E-mail: jcaselli@ramapo.edu<\/a>
Phone: (201) 684-7626
Office: E-234<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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