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Special Education, MEd
Degree
Master of Education in Special Education
School
Department
At a Glance
This fully accredited, 33-credit program will enable you to work more effectively with students who have diverse learning needs. You’ll benefit from practice-rooted coursework and a focus on critical areas such as differentiated instruction, curriculum modifications, 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
Requirement
- comphrensive exam
11
- courses
33
- credits
$1129.40
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
If you’re already several years into your special education teaching career and would like to further enhance your skills and classroom practices, this program is the perfect next step.
Careers
Our graduates are skilled teachers of students with disabilities and can be found at local, national, and global schools. Some alumni have chosen to pursue careers in educational research or curriculum development, and others have gone on to enroll in doctoral programs.
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).
