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Vocational Arts: Theater

Endorsement Code: 4108

Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Authorized to Teach

The Vocational Arts/Theater #4108 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 50.0501
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 50.0502

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Music Theatre
  • Theatre Arts
  • Theatre Design and Technology
  • Theatre Performance
  • Theatre Studies

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

Approved Degree Subject Area for Endorsement:

  • Music Theatre
  • Technical Theatre

Option 3: Employment Experience Only

Employment experience requirements can be met using one of the following:

  • Full-time or part-time employment, or both (not self-employment)
  • Self-employment
  • Military qualifications and training

  • Acting
  • Acting Styles
  • Costume Design and Production
  • Creative Sound Technique
  • Directing
  • Fundamentals of Voice and Movement
  • History of the Theater
  • Lighting and Sound Technology
  • Lighting Design
  • Musical Theater Voice and Acting
  • Scene Design
  • Speech for the Actor
  • Stage Management
  • The Play: Structure, Style, Meaning
  • Voice for Musical Theater
  • Voice for the Actor
  • World of the Play

No state-issued occupational license or credential is required at this time.

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.

Employment Experience (not self-employed)

The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Actors 27-2011.00
Producers and Directors 27-2012.00
Set and Exhibit Designers 27-1027.00

Self-Employment Experience

The U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters 711110