The Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) program is a blended program intended for professionals seeking teacher certification. The purpose of the certificate is to provide skills and competencies to meet changing certification requirements. Students who successfully complete this program will be qualified for an Advanced Certificate of Eligibility for the New Jersey Instructional License as an elementary or secondary teacher. The CEAS program is guided by state and national standards.
Admission
Formal admission is required to enter CEAS program. Applicants must submit the following materials:
- Application online
- Official transcripts confirming a 3.0 GPA and completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution showing 15-30 credits in specialized field for secondary teacher's subject areas (English, History, Science, Math) and 60 Liberal Arts credits required for Elementary (K-6).
- Submitting a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II (For information on upcoming Praxis dates, visit www.ets.praxis or call 1-800-772-9476).
- In addition to the Praxis II, you will also need to take the Praxis Core exam. The State of NJ will waive the Praxis Core requirement if you have one of the minimum scores below:
- SAT: 1660 combined score (critical reading, math and writing) (If taken before 4/1/1995, Reading 480, Math 520)
- ACT: 23
- GRE: 310 combined score (quantitative and verbal) and 4.0 on the analytical writing section
- Two page, double spaced, typed statement of goals
- Résumé
- Interview with an admissions adviser
Elementary CEAS Course of Study
Total Required Credits 21, Candidates must take courses in sequential order:
Plan of Study Grid
| Summer |
|---|
| EDST 6421 |
Child-Adolescent Dvl-Diversity |
3 |
| EDST 6422 |
Classroom Curriculum-Plan-Orgn |
3 |
| EDST 6441 |
Serving Diverse Learners I |
3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| First Semester |
|---|
| EDST 6415 |
Mathematics Education |
3 |
| EDST 6413 |
Topics in Lang Arts and Lit |
3 |
| EDST 6417 |
ELED Sci - SocStu Mthds-Asmnt |
3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| EDST 6426 |
Clinical Practice and Seminar |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 21 |
Secondary CEAS Course of Study
Total Required Credits 21, Candidates must take courses in sequential order:
Plan of Study Grid
| Summer |
|---|
| EDST 6421 |
Child-Adolescent Dvl-Diversity |
3 |
| EDST 6422 |
Classroom Curriculum-Plan-Orgn |
3 |
| EDST 6441 |
Serving Diverse Learners I |
3 |
| | Hours | 9 |
| First Semester |
|---|
| EDST 6551 |
Advcd Strat of Teaching |
3 |
| EDST 6425 |
Assessment of Student Learning |
3 |
|
3 |
|
Social Studies Education |
|
|
English Language Arts |
|
|
Secondary Science Methods |
|
|
Secondary Math Methods |
|
| | Hours | 9 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| EDST 6426 |
Clinical Practice and Seminar |
3 |
| | Hours | 3 |
| | Total Hours | 21 |
