What exactly is needed to become a special education teacher through the alternate route program in New Jersey

Question

I've been having trouble trying to figure out how to do this. I have a bachelors in marketing and want to become a special ed teacher. I have higher than a 2.75 gpa and a bachelors from an accredited university. Do I need to take the Praxis for special ed? How do I apply for a certificate of eligibility? Its confusing me and getting me frustrated. I went on a website about Praxis and it says for the state of New Jersey the Praxis 2 test is not required for special ed. So would I have to take the Praxis is another subject area? Also how do I go about getting my certificate of eligibility? If someone could please help me out.

Answer 1

I heard that alternate route was being discontinued, but it seems like it is still being used

http://www.nj.gov/education/educators/li...