Mathematics Certificate of Eligibility (endorsement code: 1900)

NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT. REQUIREMENTS, PASSING TEST SCORES, AND

FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

MATHEMATICS CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY

(ENDORSEMENT CODE: 1900)

This endorsement entitles the holder to teach Mathematics in all public schools.

Degree Requirement

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required from a regionally accredited college/university.

Cumulative GPA Requirement

• New Jersey requires that candidates for certification achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 when a GPA of 4.00

equals an A grade for students graduating on or after September 1, 2016 (2.75 for those graduating before

September 1, 2016) in a baccalaureate degree program, higher degree program or a State-approved post-

baccalaureate certification program with a minimum of 13 semester-hour credits.

• Please note that there are GPA Flexibility Rules

where a high praxis score may offset a GPA that is lower than 3.0, but

higher than 2.75.

Subject Matter Preparation

• For certification as a Mathematics teacher, current regulations require that applicants complete a minimum of 30 credits

in a coherent sequence in the subject field of Mathematics. A coherent sequence requires that at least 12 credits are

completed at the advanced level of study (junior, senior or graduate level). Examples of courses accepted for

Mathematics include algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, FORTRAN and data structures. Related courses may be

accepted depending on the course description/content. Please provide a course description if a course is not taken from

the Mathematics Department. Courses in pedagogy/education are not accepted towards the subject matter preparation.

The final determination as to which courses will be counted towards the Mathematics subject matter is based on

professional and content standards found in the NJ Licensing Code. All credits must appear on a regionally

accredited 2 or 4-year college/university transcript

Testing Requirements

• Praxis II Test Requirement

Official scores must be presented directly from Educational Testing Service to the NJ Department of Education. Only

official scores are accepted. The New Jersey Department of Education code (R7666) and your Social Security

number must appear on your test score report in order to be accepted. Please submit a copy of your test score

report if you have taken the appropriate exam.

• Basic Skills Assessment Requirement (choose one)

All candidates applying for their initial CE must pass a Commissioner-approved test of basic skills. Scores must be

presented directly from Educational Testing Service to the NJ Department of Education. Only official scores are

accepted. The New Jersey Department of Education code (R7666) and your Social Security number must appear

on your test score report in order to be accepted. Please submit a copy of your test score report if you have

taken the appropriate exams.

Score in the top one-third percentile on the SAT, ACT, or GRE for the year the test was taken. Official score reports

must be sent directly from the testing agency.

Physiology and Hygiene Requirement

• This requirement may be completed by choosing one of the following options:

1.) Present evidence of basic military training

2.) Complete a course such as biology, health or nutrition that appears on a regionally accredited 2 or 4-year

college/university transcript

3.) Complete an online test. You must have a tracking number and an application on file to take this test.