Special Education—Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement Eligibility Program, M.A.T.
This master’s degree program includes the 21 credits required for Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement eligibility. The program is designed for those initially certified (Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, CEAS, or Standard Certificate) in and NJDOE content area of education other than Special Education.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION ARE:
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Official transcript(s) with 3.00 or higher cumulative GPA
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Essay (250-500 words)
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A copy of a standard New Jersey certification(s) or CEAS in an instructional area
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A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0
TRANSFER CREDITS
Credits are not transferable to this program though students may compile credits from different programs in application for the endorsement to the state. Credits are only transferable for candidates on matriculation to a degree program.
Minimum Grade Requirements
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required for degree completion.
Total Credit Hours: 33
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Requirements | ||
| SPEC 605 | Introduction to Education and Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPEC 600 | Introduction to Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| SPEC 505 | Working with Families of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPEC 508 | Helping Exceptional Children and Youth in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| SPEC 640 | Emotional and Behavior Disorders in Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPEC 669 | Developing Communication Skills in Atypical Learners | 3 |
| SPEC 675 | Corrective Techniques for Teaching the Exceptional Student | 3 |
| NOTE: Endorsement eligibility course requirements for the TOSD will be fulfilled upon completion of the first seven courses (21 credits) in the sequence as listed above and proof of a CEAS or Standard Certificate in general education. Courses that follow constitute the varying exceptionalities MAT in Special Education option with TOSD. | ||
| SPEC 629 | Teaching the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders in School and at Home | 3 |
| SPEC 606 | LIfespan Assessment in the Care and Education of the Handicapped | 3 |
| SPEC 631 | Advanced Procedures for Teaching Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| SPEC 691 | Research Seminar in Special Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To maintain eligibility for continued enrollment in the Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification eligibility program (first 21 credits) as well as the Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education program (33 credits), candidates must maintain a minimum graduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 out of 4.0 throughout their course of study at the University. Falling below a 3.0 GPA will result in removal from either program, with no recourse for readmission.
On successful completion of the TOSD program, candidates may apply for the endorsement by contacting the Center for Teacher Preparation and Partnerships at gradcert@njcu.edu. Candidates should submit their application for the TOSD along with a copy of their New Jersey teaching certificate (CEAS or Standard) in an instructional area of general education. Candidates are advised NOT to apply on their own but through the University as it is much more efficient to apply through the University.
Candidates must successfully pass the Praxis II in Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354) before completing the degree. Candidates are encouraged to contact the Special Education Office for the most recent information regarding the Praxis II test.
When applying for graduation (approximately a semester beforehand), candidates (not ETS) must send their scanned Praxis II score to:
Renita Bhimdass, Administrative Assistant
Department of Special Education
New Jersey City University
Professional Studies Building, Room 350
2039 Kennedy Blvd.
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: 201-200-3023
Fax: 201-200-3119
Email: rbhimdass@njcu.edu
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| SPEC 600 | Introduction to Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| SPEC 605 | Introduction to Education and Psychology of Exceptional Children and Youth | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPEC 505 | Working with Families of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPEC 508 | Helping Exceptional Children and Youth in the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer 1 | ||
| SPEC 640 | Emotional and Behavior Disorders in Children and Youth | 3 |
| SPEC 669 | Developing Communication Skills in Atypical Learners | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| SPEC 675 | Corrective Techniques for Teaching the Exceptional Student | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| SPEC 629 | Teaching the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders in School and at Home | 3 |
| SPEC 631 | Advanced Procedures for Teaching Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPEC 606 | LIfespan Assessment in the Care and Education of the Handicapped | 3 |
| SPEC 691 | Research Seminar in Special Education | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of theSpecial Education-Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement Eligibility program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the subject matter they plan to teach.
- Demonstrate their pedagogical knowledge, integrating their understanding of their pupils’ developmental levels, individual differences, learning exceptionalities, and sociocultural backgrounds.
- Demonstrate effective instruction, caring behavior, and reflection to improve practice.
- Know and value how individuals are shaped by their life experiences as mediated by factors such as social class, gender, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and social needs. Our candidates know, value, and engage in culturally responsive teaching to promote social justice, particularly in our urban areas.
- Use appropriate technology in carrying out their professional responsibilities