Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Certification
Megan Mahoney, M.A., BCBA, Program Coordinator
Office: Hennings Hall, Room 311
Phone: 908-737-5402
E-mail: mahoneym@kean.edu
Track A:
Candidates seeking special education certification who are general education certification candidates under the Alternate Route Program
Program Description
This is a program leading to certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities for those individuals who received primary certification through employment as a teacher and attendance at an Alternate Route Center established by the State of New Jersey.
Prerequisites
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- Certificate of Eligibility
Degree Requirements
| SPED 5005 | FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5020 | EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5050 | ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5023 | TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5024 | DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION IN THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM | 3 |
| SPED 5068 | TRANSITION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5071 | ADDRESSING LITERACY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 21
Track B:
Candidates who already hold a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) or a Standard certificate for teaching in New Jersey
Program Description
This is a program leading to certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities for those individuals who hold a standard certificate or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing for teaching in the State of New Jersey.
Prerequisites
In addition to the University’s admission requirements:
- NJ standard instructional certificate or CEAS
Degree Requirements
| SPED 5005 | FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5020 | EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5050 | ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5023 | TECHNOLOGY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES | 3 |
| SPED 5024 | DIFFERENTIATING INSTRUCTION IN THE INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM | 3 |
| SPED 5068 | TRANSITION IN SPECIAL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SPED 5071 | ADDRESSING LITERACY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 21