Welcome to the Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification

Fairleigh Dickinson University Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification provides an essential service for academic preparation and hands-on classroom experience. Our goal is to provide every student with a high-quality, meaningful field placement in a diverse educational setting. We provide expert support that guides candidates through the certification process required to become licensed teachers. The Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification is here to guide and support you on your journey, whether you are just beginning our program or ready to become a certified educator.

To apply for field placement, please use the Placement Request Forms for Field Experiences link:
https://www.fdu.edu/academics/colleges-schools/education/field-experiences/

Instructions for applying for NJDOE Certification

Initial Certification

  1. Create an NJEDCERT account.

    If you have not already done so, create an account on NJEDCERT. Please use the link below to create an account with the New Jersey Department of Education (NJEDCERT). Please note: If you have applied for a substitute license after July 2022, you should already have a NJEDCERT account. On the NJDOE website, https://njdoe.my.site.com/manage/s/

    • Do NOT apply for licensure only create an account
    • Exit NJEDCERT
  2. Applying for an Initial Certification.

    Complete the application via the link below. School of Education Licensure Application: https://fdumetrocentral.etrieve.cloud/Index#/form/44?focus=true

  3. Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript. All attachments must be a .pdf
  4. Upload a copy of your passing Praxis results to your application. (For ESL and Bilingual/BiCultural only, attach a copy of your OPI and WPT). All attachments must be a .pdf
  5. When completing your application, make sure your email address is the same as the one used to create your NJEDCERT account.
  6. Once your grades are officially posted on your transcript. The Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification will review your documentation and process your license through the New Jersey Department of Education.
  7. Once the FDU Office of Field Placement and Certification has nominated you for your licensure to NJDOE, you will receive an email from NJDOE (NJEDCERT) and from the FDU Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification.
    • Please be sure to claim your nomination on a desktop or laptop. DO NOT use your phone
    • Make sure you are in “My Cases” and then hit “Apply Now”

Applying for Additional (Second) Certification

  1. Complete the application via the link below. https://fdumetrocentral.etrieve.cloud/Index#/form/44?focus=true
  2. Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript. All attachments must be a .pdf
  3. Upload a copy of your passing Praxis results to your application. (For ESL and Bilingual/BiCultural only, attach a copy of your OPI and WPT). All attachments must be a .pdf
  4. When completing your application, make sure your email address is the same as the one used to create your NJEDCERT account.
  5. Once your grades are officially posted on your transcript. The Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification will review your documentation and process your license through the New Jersey Department of Education.
  6. Once the FDU Office of Field Placement and Certification has nominated you for your license to NJDOE, you will receive an email from NJDOE (NJEDCERT) and from the FDU Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification.
  • Please be sure to claim your nomination on a desktop or laptop. DO NOT use your phone
  • Make sure you are in “My Cases” and then hit “Apply Now”

Applying for a Principal or Superintendent License

If you are applying for a principal’s license, you must include the following with your application:

All attachments must be a .pdf

  • A copy of your passing Praxis results
  • Transcripts with your master’s degree posted
  • Proof of 5 years’ successful teaching experience
  • A copy of your Standard New Jersey instructional or educational services certificate
  • A letter from Dr. Bornstein regarding internships

Applying for Supervisor Certification

If you are applying for a Supervisor’s license, you must include the following with your application:

All attachments must be a .pdf

  • Transcripts with your master’s degree posted
  • A copy of your Standard New Jersey instructional or educational services certificate
  • Proof of 3 years’ successful teaching experience

Applying for Reading Specialist Certification

All attachments must be a .pdf

  • Transcripts with your master’s degree posted
  • A copy of your Standard New Jersey instructional or educational services certificate
  • Proof of 2 years’ successful teaching experience

Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification

If you have any questions regarding NJ State Certification, please contact:

Michele Alkhalili, Director of Field Placement and Teacher Certification

Email address: malkhali@fdu.edu
Phone number: 201-692-2085

Rosemarie Zimmerer, Administrative Assistant

Email address: rzimmere@fdu.edu
Phone number: 201-692-2844

Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact FDU’s Office of Field Placement and Teacher Certification.