N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 6A:9B-6.1 - Validation of college degrees and college professional preparation

(a) A candidate for certification shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university or a foreign higher education institution recognized by international accreditation agencies at the time of degree conferral.

(b) To meet the CEAS requirements, a candidate shall complete a CEAS educator preparation program, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8.2, and coursework from the following entities shall be accepted:

1. A New Jersey college or university approved by the Commissioner for the preparation of teachers;

2. Out-of-State colleges approved by the state board, department of education, or department of higher education in the state in which the college is established and approved by the Department on the basis of reciprocal agreements; and

3. Accredited two-year colleges, provided the courses are accepted toward meeting the requirements for certification by a college or university approved by the Department.

(c) Required coursework for all instructional endorsements shall appear on the transcript of an accredited college or university, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1(a)1 iii. Except as provided for at N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-14.18, academic preparation for all administrative and educational services endorsements shall appear on the transcript of an accredited college or university.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:9B-6.1

Amended and recodified from 6A:9B-5.10 by 47 N.J.R. 2989(a), effective 12/7/2015

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 853(a), effective 5/1/2023