Graduate Endorsement: Teacher of Students with Disabilities

Nicole Edwards, Ph.D.
Academic Advisor/Coordinator
Herman D. James Hall 3041
(856)256-4500 x3797
edwardsn@rowan.edu

In compliance with New Jersey State Regulations for teacher licensure, the Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education Department offers a graduate endorsement program: Teacher of Students with Disabilities.

Program Description

This program is designed for individuals who possess a standard instructional certificate, or possess/are eligible for CEAS in an initial instructional field (e.g. elementary education, secondary education, early childhood education, health and physical education) and wish to obtain Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification in New Jersey. The purpose of the program is to provide study of educational, psychological and sociological needs of children and youth with disabilities that leads to an endorsement as a teacher of students 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. Upon completing the program, candidates will be eligible to apply for the endorsement as a teacher of students with disabilities.

The graduate endorsement program can be completed as part of the MA in Special Education program.  Students who have completed the COGS in Special Education and want to pursue the certification of Teacher of Students with Disabilities need to reapply for this endorsement program.

For the Graduate Endorsement: Teacher of Students with Disabilities Handbook, please click here. 

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