Teaching: Where Passion Meets Purpose


Brookdale Offers Multiple Teacher Preparation Programs:

Alternate Route To Teaching Program (ART-CC)

Brookdale’s Alternate Route to Teaching Program offers individuals with a bachelor’s degree a non-credit option and training to become a New Jersey certified teacher.

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PreK-3 Educator Preparation Program

This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who have obtained a Certification of Eligibility (CE) in P-3 or those with a Limited P-3 CE.

Career and Technical Educator Preparation Program

This program prepares you to become a NJ-certified teacher in vocational or comprehensive schools offering programs in your CTE subject area. New classes begin throughout the year.

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Professional Learning Academy

Engaging in these professional development opportunities will broaden the participant’s skill set and enrich one’s “Teacher Toolkit.”

Praxis Core Preparation

Preparation and registration materials can be found by clicking here.