Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Teaching Credentials FAQs

Those who complete appropriate undergraduate degrees at Thomas Edison State University and who pass the required certification content examination(s) such as the PRAXIS series are well prepared to enter teaching via the New Jersey Alternate Route Program or through completing a graduate-level teacher certification program at another institution. Graduates may also become employed as teachers in private school settings that do not require teacher certification. Thomas Edison State University’s undergraduate programs provide the academic content preparation for teaching at both elementary and secondary levels including English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Biological Science, and Foreign Languages. For additional information regarding requirements for teacher licensure in New Jersey, please visit New Jersey's Department of Education - Licensure & Credentials.

  • Can Thomas Edison State University help me become a teacher?

    Yes. Although Thomas Edison State University does not offer a degree in education, the New Jersey Department of Education has recognized Thomas Edison State University as an appropriate venue for students to enter the profession of teaching.

    Those who complete appropriate undergraduate degrees at Thomas Edison State University and who pass the required certification content examination(s) such as the PRAXIS series are well prepared to enter teaching via the New Jersey Alternate Route Program or through completing a graduate-level teacher certification program at another institution. Graduates may also become employed as teachers in private school settings that do not require teacher certification. Thomas Edison State University’s undergraduate programs provide the academic content preparation for teaching at both elementary and secondary levels including English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Biological Science, and Foreign Languages. For additional information regarding requirements for teacher licensure in New Jersey, please visit New Jersey's Department of Education - Licensure & Credentials.

    After completing a bachelor's degree, and meeting the specific requirements outlined by the state, many of our graduates successfully enter into teaching positions in various subjects throughout New Jersey.