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Special Education with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification, MEd
Degree
Master of Education in Special Education
School
Department
At a Glance
Develop and strengthen the skills, strategies, and knowledge to be a highly effective, creative special education teacher. This 33-credit, fully accredited program emphasizes the relationship among differentiated instruction, curriculum modifications, positive behavior supports, collaboration, 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
Certification
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement
11
- courses
33
- credits
$1129.40
- per credit
Who Should Pursue This Program?
If you already hold a standard teaching certificate in an area other than special education and want to obtain New Jersey certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities through a master’s-level program, you’re an ideal candidate.
Careers
There is a high demand for skilled teachers of students with disabilities, and our graduates are successfully employed locally, nationally, and globally. Alumni have also pursued careers in areas including educational research or curriculum development, and some have gone on to earn 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.
Recommended Application Deadlines
We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.
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.
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).
