INFORMATION FOR
Having a substitute credential is necessary for the following reasons:
You should begin the application process as soon as you have completed 30 credits. The whole process can take up to 6 months.
As part of the substitute credential application you must:
How do I complete a NJ DOE Criminal History Review?
How do I get my Criminal History Review results?Applicant Approval Employment History: Save the Employee Approval Form, the result of the Criminal History Review, as a PDF.
** William Paterson University, College of Education or the Office of Field Experiences does not accept, process or issue substitute licenses.