Program Overview

Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement

Key Considerations

• Months to complete: 12-24 (Average)
• Credits: 21
• Per Credit: $879
• Flexible learning and course delivery

Program Overview

The Rowan Experience

The purpose of our online Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program is to provide advanced studies focusing on 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 candidates initial certification programs. The coursework and related field experiences are designed to foster an understanding of students with special learning needs, combined with pedagogical skills to accommodate these needs and provide appropriate curriculum modifications when necessary.

Information for New Jersey Teachers

This program is designed for individuals who possess a standard instructional certificate, or possess or are eligible for a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) and wish to obtain Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) certification in New Jersey.

Curriculum

Our Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program requires the completion of 21 credits (seven courses).

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of coursework for the Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program.

• Implementing Positive Behavior Supports
• Educational Assessment in Special Education
• Clinical Seminar in Special Education
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Transition in Special Education
• Clinical Practice with Students with Disabilities
• Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities
• Technology For Students With Disabilities
• Education and Psychology of Students with Disabilities

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program.

• Submit an application
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Certificate Program Acknowledgement
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
  • Please explain why you want to teach children with special needs and why is earning the TOSD Endorsement important to you.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • While the official Recommendation Form is required, an actual letter from the recommender is preferred.
• Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• A copy of initial NJ teaching certificate (Standard or CEAS only) in Elementary Education or appropriate content area. If your certificate was issued prior to 1994, you must also submit scores from the Praxis II content specialization test.
• Interview may be required with Faculty Admissions Committee (If an interview is required, students will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
• On-site writing sample (conducted during interview)

Career Outlook

As a student in our Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Education.

Application Deadlines

• 7/1: Fall Module Entry
• 11/1: Spring Module Entry
• 4/1: Summer Module Entry

Additional Information

Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid

• Tuition and Fees
• Financial Aid
• Scholarships

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