Online 50 Hour Introduction to Teaching Class

Introduction to Teaching: 50-Hour Pre-Professional Course

This class is the first part of the Alternate Route coursework. The class runs 5 weeks and includes an overview of all aspects of teaching, including:

Session 1: Overview of the Teaching Profession
Session 2: Classroom Management
Session 3: Lesson Planning
Session 4: Literacy
Session 5: Diversity
Session 6: Assessments
Session 7: Technology and The Home Connection
Session 8: edTPA

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates receive a Verification of Program Completion form that is used by a school district to apply for a candidate's Provisional License. 

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Courses are offered monthly. Participating community colleges offer in-person classes while NJCU offers the class 100% online

Admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher from a bachelor’s or higher degree program. Send your official transcript to newpathways@njcu.edu

Additional requirements for CTE Candidates:

• Please check the New Jersey Department of Education requirements for a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in Career and Technical Fields. In order to continue in the program after the 50-Hour Introduction to Teaching course, you must have a CE. Please review the CTE certifications that are included in New Pathways.

We will accept a Verification of Program Completion from other programs for admission to New Pathways. Please contact us for more information.

A Bridge Class is available at a reduced price for candidates who previously completed the 24-Hour Introduction to Teaching Course. See the registration page for details and dates.