Office of Teacher Certification and Alternate Route Programs

Office of Teacher Certification & Alternate Route Programs

📍 Location: Hennings Hall, 2nd Floor (214) 
🏛 Kean University, College of Education
📞 Phone: (908) 737-3800
📧 Email: tchrctpb@kean.edu

The Office of Teacher Certification and Alternate Route Programs is the central hub for certification guidance and support for aspiring educators at Kean University. Whether you are pursuing initial teacher certification, endorsements, or an alternate route to teaching, our office is here to assist you in navigating the process.

• Our office oversees certification nominations, applications, and program advising to ensure candidates meet NJDOE requirements
• Supports educators enrolled in Alternate Route Non-Degree Programs for:
  • Early Childhood (P-3)
  • English as a Second Language (TESOL)
  • Teacher of Students With Disabilities (TSD) tracks
  • The new online 50-Hour Pre-service to Teaching Course for all P-12 CE holders! 

For more details on NJDOE certification pathways and Alternate Route Programs, visit our office or contact us today!

Fall/Spring

Monday through Friday    8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Virtual and In-Person Appointments are available by request! 

Summer

Monday to Thursday    8:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.   

Friday   CLOSED

Virtual and In-Person Appointments are available by request! 

For holidays, please check the Kean Calendar for the list of official State of New Jersey holidays and the status of the University on the dates observed. The office is closed on those holidays.