Requirements for the Garden State Partnership and New Vistas
Requirements for the Garden State Partnership and New Vistas are the same (GSP is only accepting candidates for Middle School and Secondary Education):
1.) BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution 2.75 GPA (2.5 GPA for candidates who earned degree in 2004 or prior)
K-5 (Elementary Education) requires 60 credits in the liberal arts or sciences.
K-5/5-8 (Middle School Education) requires 60 credits in the liberal arts or sciences AND 15 credits in the subject area to be taught.
K-12 (Secondary Education) requires 30 credits in the subject area to be taught 12 credits must be a level 300 or 400 level.
2.) Passing Praxis II scores by June 2011 (To start in January 2012):
For the appropriate Praxis for your area of certification, click here: http://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements
3.) Essay or Letter of Application explaining your interest in education and experiences working with
children.
4.) After acceptance in the program you will be required to have a background check and fingerprinting to meet the School District's requirements.
1.) BA/BS Degree from an accredited institution 2.75 GPA (2.5 GPA for candidates who earned degree in 2004 or prior)
K-5 (Elementary Education) requires 60 credits in the liberal arts or sciences.
K-5/5-8 (Middle School Education) requires 60 credits in the liberal arts or sciences AND 15 credits in the subject area to be taught.
K-12 (Secondary Education) requires 30 credits in the subject area to be taught 12 credits must be a level 300 or 400 level.
2.) Passing Praxis II scores by June 2011 (To start in January 2012):
For the appropriate Praxis for your area of certification, click here: http://www.ets.org/praxis/nj/requirements
3.) Essay or Letter of Application explaining your interest in education and experiences working with
children.
4.) After acceptance in the program you will be required to have a background check and fingerprinting to meet the School District's requirements.