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2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Graduate Endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities


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This program is designed for individuals who possess a standard instructional certificate, or possess/are eligible for CEAS and wish to obtain Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification in New Jersey. Students must teach full-time in a P-12 class setting to complete field-related assignments throughout this program.

The program aims to provide advanced studies focusing on the educational, psychological, and sociological needs of children and youth with disabilities. Each course in the program builds on the earlier knowledge and skills gained in the candidate’s initial certification programs.

The coursework and related field experiences are designed to foster an understanding of students with a range of strengths and learning needs, combined with pedagogical skills to support these needs and provide appropriate multi-tiered inclusive practices as well as strengths-based, tailored curriculum accommodations and modifications when necessary. Upon completing the program, candidates will be recommended for certification. Candidates who want to pursue a Master’s degree (MA in Special Education and Inclusive Practices) must apply through Rowan Global Student Services. Candidates will have the option of applying completed Graduate TOSD coursework towards the GE track or they may select from alternative track options to gain advanced content knowledge in other areas. Students who have completed the Certificate of Graduate Study in Special Education and want to pursue the certification of Teacher of Students with Disabilities need to reapply for this endorsement program.

Program Requirements


Note:


* Taken concurrently after successful completion of all other Graduate Endorsement courses.

Note: Students must complete an application 4-6 months in advance on TK20 for SPED 08520 .

Total Required Credits for the Program: 21 s.h.


Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

Successful completion of required courses and comprehensive exam

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The GE in Teacher of Student with Disabilities is a Category 3 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories  


Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Nicole M. Edwards, Ph.D.
Herman D. James Hall
856.256.4500, ext.53797
edwardsn@rowan.edu

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