• MUJC’s Alternate Route Provisional Teacher Program (ARTP) is provided under the auspices of the New Jersey Department of Education. It enables individuals who have not completed a traditional teacher preparation program to enter the teaching field while completing formal instruction in professional skills and knowledge essential for beginning teachers.
  
• The ARTP consists of four phases which total 200 hours of formal instruction, as required by the State Department of Education. Classes are held after regular school hours and during the summer.

What participants have said about MUJC's program:

"The course work, journal sharing and classroom management techniques were so helpful for my everyday teaching."

• a bachelor's degree - the equivalent of a major in the area in which certification is sought,
• a GPA of 2.5 (2.75 if graduating 9/2/2004 or after)
• a passing score on the Praxis in the area in which certification is sought
• an undergraduate health course or a passing score on a physiology and hygiene test.

• the "Application for Licensure" from the Office of Licensing and Academic Credentials,
• an official, sealed transcript,
• Praxis test scores,
• passing score on physiology and hygiene test (no cost associated with this test which is given at county offices of education - click here to download the PDF file of the county offices,
• an affidavit for Intent to Become a Citizen and Non-Citizen Oath (if applicable), and
• appropriate fees.

ARTP OFFERINGS

Phase IA

Total

200 hours of
formal instruction.

MUJC offers the traditional ARTP program which is typically completed during a school year.  Participants can enroll mid-year as well. 

Employment as a teacher is not mandatory for the Phase IA session, however, in order to be eligible to enroll in the balance of the program, the participant must be hired as a full-time teacher. 

Upon completion of the 200 hours and documentation required by the NJ Department of Education, participants will be eligible to receive standard teaching certificates. 

ARTP Grant participants will complete:
• 20 hours of classroom instruction at MUJC and
• 15 hours of a clinical experience with a model teacher.

If interested in registering for the ARTP Grant Program, please click here to download the form in .pdf format.

After successful completion of this program and after being hired as a full-time teacher, the participant is eligible to complete the 180 hours of classroom instruction with MUJC.

Upon completion of the 200 hours and documentation required by the NJ Department of Education, participants will be eligible to receive standard teaching certificates. 

" I miss not going to the ARTP class!! I just wanted to let you know what a positive learning experience your class was for me. Three things you said last night stuck in my mind all day today...

1. teach them to learn
2. teach them how to solve problems and
3. teach them how to question things.

Thank you!!"

Very relevant to my work; great sharing among peers. Very useful class - I enjoyed it very much!

The instruction was excellent! I found things to incorporate in my classroom every week!

"The sessions were organized and structured to facilitate growth for all. Journal activity is a must!"

Resources/Contacts:

• Detailed information about the application process is available on line at http://www.nj.gov/njded/educators/license.  Then click on “Certification in New Jersey:  An Educators Guide”.
• Office of Licensure and Credentials, 609-292-2070, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; extended hours may also be offered.
• To check the status of a certification application, go to http://www.state.nj.us/education.  Under “Additional DOE Links”, click on “Certification Application Status Check.”