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 Rutgers
University - Camden's Teacher Preparation Program, which is designed
to meet the aims below, is preaccredited by the Teacher Education
Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from
September 2008 to September 2013.
The Teacher Preparation Program on the Camden Campus of Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey, is an undergraduate certification
program that coordinates coursework and field experiences leading
to New Jersey Teacher certification, a Certificate of Eligibility
with Advanced Standing. 
Aims of the Program
The two pillars of the Rutgers Camden Teacher Preparation Program
are solid knowledge of a discipline and extensive practical experience.
We produce students who know what they are teaching about and also
know how to teach what they know. The program seeks to develop pre-service
teachers who:
- Are competent, caring and qualified educators who are confident
in their major field of concentration;
- Are able to implement "best teaching practices" in their teaching,
as these have been identified by educational theorists;
- Are proficient readers, writers, listeners, and visualizers,
able to model expertise in these fundamental aspects of educational
practice;
- Are knowledgeable about the impact of technology on education
and how to use technology in an effective manner;
- Are well grounded in the appreciation of diversity and global
cultures;
- Have an understanding of the social psychology of teaching,
the political concerns that shape educational policies and the
economic factors that impact on educational services;
- Are seekers of information about enrichment programs for both
teachers and students, and are interested in developing proposals
for support of innovative curricular initiatives.
Certification Programs
Elementary Certification (K-5): A K-5 endorsement
can be thought of as an Elementary School GENERALIST endorsement.
You will be able to teach all subjects in the traditional self-contained
elementary classroom (e.g. language arts, math, science, social
studies) provided that the school in which you will be teaching
does not departmentalize its fifth grade classes. Elementary candidates
must earn a bachelor of arts degree. For a list of liberal arts
majors, please click here.
For those majoring in disciplines other than English, fine arts
(music or art), foreign languages, history, mathematics, and the
sciences must complete either the science option or the foreign
language option. Please visit Course Information
to find out more about the K-5 Requirements.
Subject Matter Certification (K-12): K-12 endorsement
can be thought of as a SPECIALIST endorsement. In theory, you will
be able to teach the subject matter of your endorsement (e.g. English)
and only that subject at all grade levels. In practice, however,
you will likely teach your subject in grades 6 - 12. Please visit
Course Information to find out more
about the K-12 Requirements.
We offer K-12 certification for the following subjects:
Art
Biological Science (Biology major)
Chemistry
English
French
German
Mathematics
Music
Physics
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics majors)
Social Studies (Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology
majors only)
Spanish
Speech Arts and Dramatics (Theater Arts major)
For more information about the subject areas listed above, click
here.
* All program students should be aware that opportunities for employment
are greatest in New Jersey core curriculum content areas. Current
"CRITICAL NEEDS" areas include: FOREIGN LANGUAGES, MATHEMATICS,
AND NATURAL SCIENCES.
Middle School Certification : For Elementary Candidates
who would like to add on middle school certificate you will need:
- Elementary School endorsement (a K-5 certificate in hand)
- 15 semester hour credits in the content area (the courses are
not specified; rather you need to have 15 credits in the appropriately
coded subject area)
- Praxis II in the middle school area of your credit hours (Math,
Social Studies, English, or Science)
- 2 Courses: Psychology of Adolescence (50:830:326) AND Psychology
of Childhood (50:830:226)
For K-12 Candidates, a middle school certificate is not required to
teach your subject area in a middle school. For K-12 Candidates who
would like to add on middle school certificate in an area outside
of the K-12 certificate you have already earned, you will need:
- An Elementary School endorsement (K-5 certificate in hand)
- 15 semester hour credits in one of the content areas (the level
of the courses is not specified) English, Math, Social Studies,
or Science
- A passing Praxis II score in the middle school area of your
credit hours (Math, Social Studies, English, or Science)
- 2 Courses: Psychology of Adolescence (50:830:326) AND Psychology
of Childhood (50:830:226)
For questions about the "alternate route" or other licensure and
credentials issues, click here
to visit the NJ Department of Education website.
Appointments/Consultations
with the Teacher Preparation Program
For students CURRENTLY ENROLLED in the Teacher Preparation Program,
face-to-face advisement sessions are available Tuesday mornings
(8:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.) AND Thursday afternoons (1:00 p.m.
through 3:30 p.m.) Please call Ms. Diggs (856.225.2351) or visit
the office to schedule an appointment in advance. WEDNESDAY afternoons
- 2:00-3:30 P.M and FRIDAY mornings - 9:00-10:30 A.M. are reserved
for current Rutgers-Camden students who are not yet enrolled in
the TPP but who have specific questions about the program. Please
call Ms. Diggs (856.225.2351) to make an appointment.
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