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Early Childhood, Elementary and Literacy Education

Academic Programs: Graduate
TSD - Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification (P-3)


Coordinator: Nancy Lauter
Office: University Hall, Room 3163
Phone: (973) 655-5407
Email: lautern@mail.montclair.edu


The Teacher of Students with Disabilities is a 24 credit program designed to provide graduate students with certification to teach students with disabilities (TSD) in P-3 settings. Students who apply to this program must have a bachelor's degree and P-3 teacher certification or the equivalent.

Core Courses (9 Semester Hours)
Number Name Hours
SPED 579 Special Education for Students with Disabilities 3
ECSE 505 Risk and Resilience in Early Development 3
ECSE 508 Partnerships with Families: EC Special Education 3
Specialization Courses (15 Semester Hours)
ECSE 506 Observation and Assessment of Young Children with Special Needs 3
ECSE 507 Assessment of Preschool Children with Disabilities 3
ECSE 509 Programs and Practices for Young Children with Special Needs 3
ECSE 510 Practicum and Seminar in EC Special Education 3
ECSE 519 Language and Early Literacy Development 3

ADMISSIONS

Students wishing to matriculate in this program must have a bachelor's degree and possess a standard New Jersey Early Childhood (P-3) instructional certificate. *Note: Admissions and certification requirements are subject to change. Consult with your department advisor.

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.

TO APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM, PLEASE VISIT
http://www.montclair.edu/graduate/prospective/app.shtml


Additional Student Responsibilities
  • Students are responsible for seeking advisement from their academic advisor for registration and completion of degree requirements.
  • It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with all policies designated in the Graduate Catalog.
  • In order to complete the program, students must file the proper audit forms in the Registrar's Office: October 1st for May completion, March 1st for August completion, and June 1st for January completion.
  • Applications for Certification are required to be submitted to the Registrar's Office during the following period: October 15th to November 15th for January completion, March 15th to April 15th for May completion, and July 1st to August 1st for August completion.
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