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Thank you for your interest in the Rutgers Alternate Route program! 

To support a smooth application process, please review the points below.

A complete application consists of the following: (1) Identifying your current Certificate of Eligibility (CE) status (i.e., CE-holder, Limited CE-holder, non-CE). If your CE has been issued, be prepared to upload documentation. (2) Documentation of degree completion – Upload a copy of your transcript(s). (3) Basic Skills Assessment scores (ACT, GRE, Praxis, SAT, Other) 

If one of the documents above is unavailable, upload a Word document with an explanation. We will be in touch if we need more information. Kindly label files with your first and last name.

Other segments on the application include the Praxis II scores (if required for your CE). If your CE is to teach a World Language,provide your Oral Proficiency Test score. Uploading documentation of any previously completed alternate route courses. (I.e., a 50-hour Pre-Service Completion Certificate). 

 

Application Checklist

Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Holder Applicant

Limited Certificate of Eligibility (CE) Applicant

Non-Certificate of Eligibility Applicant

Bachelor’s Degree

Required

Required

Required

3.0 GPA Minimum

Required

Required

Required

NJDOE Basic Skills Assessment

(ACT, GRE, Praxis, SAT, Other)

Required

Required

Required

 

 

 

 

Basic Skills Assessment Scores

Document Upload

Document Upload

Document Upload

Mandated Score on Praxis II Exam (if applicable)

Document Upload

Document Upload

Document Upload

Copy of your transcripts (unofficial)

Document Upload

Document Upload

Document Upload

Copy of your CE Certificate

Document Upload

Document Upload

N/A

Proof of Employment

N/A

Document Upload

N/A

Additional documents needed if you…

You have completed a Pre-Service course

Proof of Pre-Service Completion

Your subject area endorsement is for a language other than English

Oral Proficiency Test scores

You have completed your Praxis II Subject Assessment

Praxis II Subject Assessment Scores

After applying, you will receive an email verification of your submitted application. Please allow two business days for the review of your application. Applicants will be notified of a decision via email from altroute@gse.rutgers.edu. Applicants who have been accepted into the program will receive instructions on registering for courses.

Questions? Email the program at altroute@gse.rutgers.edu (email us) or call 848-932-5656.