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The Differentiated Classroom Certificate (Online)
Degree
The Differentiated Classroom Certificate
Department
At a Glance
The 15-credit, five-course certificate program prepares educators to effectively teach students with varied learning styles and strengths. Classes such as Skills for Building a Collaborative Classroom and Strategies for ADHD, LD, and a Spectrum of Learners enable practicing teachers to enhance their instructional methodology and reflective practice skills to help every student succeed in today’s classrooms.
Program Coordinator: Melissa Meagher, meagherm@tcnj.edu
Duration
- part time: 1–2 years
Availability
- off campus and online*
5
- courses
15
- credits
$655
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
If you’re a licensed K–12 educational practitioner — a teacher, administrator, or school leader — who wants to better understand and react to what you experience in the classroom, this program is a perfect next step. Ideal candidates are certified teachers who want to either pursue an initial master’s degree or move to master’s +15 or 30 levels on the salary guide.
Careers
Most of our graduates are already working as K–12 teachers. This certificate contributes to their advancement on the salary guide and prepares them for additional educational positions and responsibilities in teaching, but not for transitioning to administration.
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Curriculum
The Regional Training Center site provides curriculum and course schedules.
Accreditation
The College of New Jersey School of Education is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
