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The Physical Education and Health Teacher Licensure program prepares undergraduate students for careers as professional educators, mentors, and leaders trained to shape the physically active lifestyles of school-aged children. Successful graduates are eligible for New Jersey's Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) license with optional certification in Health Education and Driver's Education. With alignment to the New Jersey Department of Education licensure requirements, WPU College of Education, and licensed physical educators in preschool, elementary, and secondary schools (P-12). Additional certifications in Health Education and Driver's Education are available.
The New Jersey Department of Education provides two pathways to becoming a teacher: Traditional and alternate route. The following options for licensure are currently available:
TRADITIONAL ROUTE
ALTERNATE ROUTE & ADDITIONAL LICENSE
Option 1: If you already have bachelor’s degree in a non-teaching major - CE 1605 Health & PE.pdf / CE 1630 PE.pdf
Option 2: If you already have teaching license in another subject - CEAS 1605 Health & PE.pdf / CEAS 1630 PE.pdf
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO DETAILING THE ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM
Alt Route SMP candidates: Apply as a second degree undergraduate student in PE/Health in order to take required courses: https://wpunj.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply.html
Once accepted, you will be issued a student ID number which is needed to register for classes.
For more information or help choosing the best option for you, contact the Program Director: Dr. Ismael Flores-Marti
Students in the Physical Education and Health Teacher Licensure program take courses rooted in theory and best practice but also gain practical, hands-on experience across a variety of topics, sports, games, and activities including: adventure education, adapted sport and physical activity, fitness, wellness, nutrition, coaching, dance, racket sports, elementary games, and so much more. Teacher candidates also study pedagogy (the art of teaching) where they learn how to manage classroom behavior, analyze, adapt to, and improve human movement, design engaging activities, and assess learning performance while while gaining hands-on experience applying newly learned skills during three semesters of clinical experiences in the schools (formerly student teaching).
The best way to "stand out" during the job interview process is to get involved, build your resume, and show prospective schools just how capable you are as a professional educator. The following are just a sample of the resume-building opportunities waiting for you at William Paterson University.
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