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Special Education and Elementary Education, MAT
Degree
Master of Arts in Teaching
School
At a Glance
Learn to educate students with diverse needs across varied classroom settings through contemporary and classic instructional methodologies and interpersonal skills. This program emphasizes the connection among differentiated instruction, curricular adaptations, positive behavioral supports, collaborative structures, assistive technology, and literacy instruction. Most courses are taught face-to-face in the late afternoon, with some hybrid and off-campus opportunities.
Department Co-Chair: David Bwire, bwired@tcnj.edu
Department Co-Chair: Helene Anthony, anthonyh@tcnj.edu
Duration
- full time: 2 years
- part time: 3–4 years
Availability
- hybrid
Certifications
- Elementary Education
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities
12
- courses
39
- credits
$1129.40
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
This 39-credit, fully accredited program is ideal if you hold a bachelor’s degree in an area other than teaching and are interested in pursuing dual certification in special and elementary education.
Careers
There is a high demand for skilled teachers of students with disabilities, and our graduates are employed locally, nationally, and globally. Some have pursued careers in areas including educational research or curriculum development, while others have gone on to earn additional certifications or doctoral degrees.
Extensive Network
Study alongside peers with solid education experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections.
Application Requirements
For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application as well as all supplemental documents.
Tuition/Aid
We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there are a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.
Recommended Application Deadlines
We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.
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).
