Alternate Route Teacher Certification programs

Work full time while earning your teaching certification with William Paterson University's Alternate Route* programs!

• Elementary Education K-6 grade teacher. Contact: Dr. Rosenthal at rosenthalj@wpunj.edu
• Early Childhood Preschool-3rd grade teacher. Contact: Dr. Kumar at kumara1@wpunj.edu
• English as a Second Language Teacher. Contact: Dr. Dobrick at dobricka@wpunj.edu
• Secondary Education Subject Area Teacher. Contact: Dr. Fallace at fallacet@wpunj.edu

*Pursuing Alternate Route licensure requires that you have a 3.0 or better GPA and pass the NJ State required Praxis exams. Speak to a program director for more information. If your GPA is below 3.0, you may still be able to seek certification; contact Department chair, Dr. Linnea Weiland at weilandl@wpunj.edu