Curriculum and Teaching
Coordinator: Elaine Fine
Office: University Hall, Room 2119
Phone: (973) 655-7361
Email: finee@mail.montclair.edu
This is an advanced teacher certification program for those who already have general education teacher certification in K-5, K-8, or Content Area who wish to obtain special education certification (Teacher of Students with Disabilities). The program emphasis is on inclusive education.
Please note that all special education teachers in N.J. must have dual certification in general education (P-3, K-5, or Content Area) and special education (Teacher of Students with Disabilities). Applicants who donot hold general education certification can obtain dual certification in P-3, K-5 and special education. The initial certification programs for dual certification are in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Literacy Education. Currently the dual certification program for Content Area and soecial education is not offered.
Applicants who have a P-3 certification can obtain special education certification at the P-3 level in the M. Ed. in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Litearcy Education.
Course Requirements:
| Prerequisite |
| Course in the teaching of reading. If not taken at the undergraduate level, student should take one of the following, selected with advisor: READ 500 or READ 501 |
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| Specialization Courses |
| Number |
Name |
Hours |
| ECSE 508 |
Strengthening Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities |
3 |
| OR |
(Chosen with Advisor) |
| SPED 586 |
Transition Services for Students with Disabilities |
3 |
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| SPED 566 |
Language-Based Learning Strategies for Use in Inclusive Settings |
3 |
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| SPED 567 |
Instructional Planning for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings I |
3 |
| OR |
(Chosen with Advisor) |
| SPED 568 |
Instructional Planning for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings II |
3 |
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| SPED 579 |
Special Education for Students with Disabilities |
3 |
| SPED 584 |
Assessment and Evaluation in the Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
| SPED 585 |
Technology for Inclusive Classrooms |
3 |
| SPED 588 |
Promoting Prosocial Behaviors in Inclusive Settings |
3 |
| SPED 597 |
Practicum and Seminar in Teaching Students with Disabilities |
3 |
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| PROGRAM TOTAL: 24 credits |
Admissions
Students wishing to matriculate in this program must have a bachelor's degree and possess a standard certification in K-S, K-F, or content area.
Students in this program can continue their studies in the M. Ed. in Special Education which includes these 24 credits plus an additional 9 credits and a comprehensive project.
Deadlines
Credentials are processed as soon as they are received. This program does not have a specific deadline; however, the Office of Graduate Admissions & Support Services recommends that students submit their credentials as far in advance as possible for the semester they plan to begin their studies to ensure a timely review of their application.
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