Program Detail
Initial and Additional Certification Programs
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Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Services, Department of Graduate Admissions
graduate@wpunj.edu
973-720-3641
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Department of Graduate Admissions
The post-baccalaureate programs are intended for college graduates who wish to obtain initial certification or are certified teachers seeking an additional endorsement in the state of New Jersey. A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate liberal arts or science is required for admission. These programs are open to both matriculated and non-degree students. The following post-baccalaureate programs are available:
Certifications:
- Elementary Education (K-5)
- Elementary Education (K-5 or K-5 w/ 5-8 subject specialization)
- Dual Licensure (K-5 & Teacher of Students w/ Disabilities)
- Subject Field (K-12)
- P-3 Alternate Route Certification
Endorsements:
- Bilingual Education
- English as a Second Language
- Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant
- Mathematics Endorsement Program (MAEN)
- Middle School Mathematics (5-8; within M.Ed. program)
- Middle School Language Arts (5-8)
- Middle School Science (5-8)
- Principal Licensure Programs (21 credit)
- Principal Licensure Programs (30 credit)
- Reading Specialist
- School Library Media Specialist
- School Library Media Specialist (alternate route)
- Associate School Library Media Specialist
- School Nurse Certification
- Teacher of Students w/ Disabilities
- Teacher of Students w/ Disabilites; alternate route
- Supervisor Endorsement (12 credit or 6 credit for M.Ed. candidates only)
Professional Certificate:
**For program-specific admissions requirements and information on program directors, please refer to the website or graduate catalog
William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
973-720-2000
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