Professional development is an investment in your future, and NJCU offers a number of career courses to help you get ahead in your field. Whether you are exploring a new career path or changing directions within your field, our career preparation programs will get you started.
Explore NJCU Career Development Options
The Office of Continuing Education offers several career preparation programs, including:
- Real Estate Licensing Courses
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Program
- Introduction to Teaching
Browse our course offerings below for course descriptions, costs, and registration deadlines, or download our brochure.
Real Estate Licensing Course
NCD214/8503-Real Estate Salesperson’s Licensing Course
Approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, this course provides the required educational experience for individuals planning to take the State of New Jersey Real Estate Salesperson’s (Agent) Licensing Examination and conforms with the Commission’s 75-hour course requirement. Course topics include principles of agency, real estate mathematics, and regulations required by the Real Estate Commission.
Prerequisites: High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent, 18 years of age or older (Background checks are required for all licensed N.J. real estate agents.)
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 4 through August 13 (no class July 2 & 4) Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Cost: $375.00 plus cost of textbook (Essentials of New Jersey Real Estate) available at NJCU’s Bookstore
Instructor: Rasila Thakkar-Podolak, Licensed New Jersey Real Estate Instructor
Registration Deadline: May 25th
COURSE DATES: Jun. 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Jul. 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, Aug. 1, 6, 8 & 13.
Courses offered through this program are applicable towards certification as an alcohol and drug counselor by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. New Jersey City University issues a certificate stating the study hours completed for each course. For information on certification requirements, visit the board's website at http://www.certbd.com.
C202/9309-Counseling Skills – 82012C202
In this introduction to counseling techniques, students will be instructed how to establish rapport with a client and family members in order to facilitate self-exploration, disclosure, problem-solving, and interaction. Assisting the client and family members in the identification, clarification, and expression of feelings in order to improve relationships and self-esteem will also be covered.
Thursday, July 12th Registration Deadline: July 5th
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $75.00
Location: To Be Determined
Instructor: Timothy Dunn, M.Div., LCADC, LCSW, Chaplain of the Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff
C503/9310-Cultural Competency – 82012C407
This course is designed to make students culturally aware when providing care for their clients. Students will be instructed to recognize the importance of individual differences by gaining knowledge about personality, cultures, lifestyles, and other factors influencing client behaviors, and using this knowledge to provide services that reflect the uniqueness of the individual.
Thursday, July 19th Registration Deadline: July 12th
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $75.00
Location: To Be Determined
Instructor: Kenneth Thomas, M.H.S., LCADC, ICADC
C407/9311-Community and Professional Education – 082012C503
This course for health professionals provides an overview of how to conduct seminars for groups including alcohol and drug education classes for schools, service clubs, business, industry and labor, media representatives, political and community leaders and others to raise awareness and enhance community support. Students will be expected to provide drug and alcohol information to colleagues via lectures, discussions and meetings.
Thursday, July 26th Registration Deadline: July 19th
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $75.00
Location: To Be Determined
Instructor: Susheel Abraham, ICADC, CADC, CJC, Substance Abuse Evaluator, Criminal Divisions Superior Court of New Jersey
Introduction to Teaching
NCD292/8505- Introduction to Teaching for Grades Pre-K-3
The New Jersey Department of Education requires teaching candidates to complete this 24-hour course before earning a certificate of eligibility (CE) to teach pre-kindergarten through grade three. Students receive 18 hours of instruction and independently complete six hours of classroom observation. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to receive a CE, which will allow them to apply for a teaching position and begin an alternate route certification program.
The New Jersey Department of Education requires teaching candidates to complete this 24-hour course before earning a certificate of eligibility (CE) to teach pre-kindergarten through grade three. Students receive 18 hours of instruction and independently complete six hours of classroom observation. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to receive a CE, which will allow them to apply for a teaching position and begin an alternate route certification program. This is a blended course, involving at least two in-person meetings and online instruction using Blackboard.
Wednesday, May 30 through Tuesday, June 19; 4:00-6:30pm
Time: Blended
Cost: $240.00 (includes $40 technology fee)
Instructor: Julie Berg, MA
Registration Deadline: one week before course date
NCD291/8516 -Introduction to Teaching for Grades K-12
The New Jersey Department of Education requires teaching candidates to complete this 24-hour course before earning a certificate of eligibility (CE). Students receive 20 hours of instruction and independently complete four hours of classroom observation. Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to earn a CE, secure a teaching position, and begin an alternate route program to earn standard teaching certification. This is a blended course, involving at least two in-person meetings and online instruction using Blackboard. This course is part of the New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey program.
Date: Thursday, May 31-through Thursday, June 28, 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Time: Blended
Cost: $240.00 (includes $40 technology fee)
Instructor: Erik Morales, Ph.D., New Jersey City University
Registration deadline: One week before course date