Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement
The Post-Baccalaureate of Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement program is offered by the Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education Department. In accordance with the current State regulations, endorsement as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) is only possible if the candidate already holds, or is eligible for, an initial instructional certification with a corresponding subject area major.
Two tracks are offered for entrance to the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement Program. The first is the undergraduate track, open to Rowan University students currently enrolled in one of the College of Education’s initial teacher endorsement programs with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The second is the post-baccalaureate track, open to individuals who already hold a B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Please note that the classes in this program are completed in undergraduate coursework and do not count toward a master's degree.
| Program Coordinator | Program Advisor |
| Michelle Damiani 856-256-4500 x53810
Herman D. James Hall 3054
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Lesley Mateo |
Changes Coming to the TOSD Undergraduate Post-Baccalaureate Program
Beginning Fall 2025, the format of the TOSD Post-Baccalaureate program will change. While you may see it referred to as a face-to-face program, it will include a mix of course formats:
- Fully online (asynchronous)
- Online with live sessions/learning activities (synchronous)
- In-person classes
Depending on your coursework, you may still be able to complete the program without coming to campus. You may also be able to transfer credits from your initial certification program to fulfill some of the foundational requirements for the TOSD Endorsement.
For more information or help planning your next steps, contact Program Coordinator Michelle Damiani (damiani@rowan.edu) or Academic Advisor Lesley Mateo (mateo@rowan.edu).
Instructional Certification
Possession of a standard or provisional (CEAS) NJ instructional certificate with an endorsement appropriate to the subject or grade level to be taught is required. If you have not yet applied for instructional certification, please see the NJ DOE website for details and a listing of instructional endorsements.
For more information about the Post Baccalaureate admission and course requirements please visit Global Learning & Partnerships of Rowan University.
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Program Advisement
Prior to beginning the program, it is necessary that students interested in the Undergraduate track meet with Lesley Mateo (mateo@rowan.edu) and students in the Post-Baccalaureate track meet with Michelle Damiani (damiani@rowan.edu).
Once in the program, you should communicate with your advisor each semester to discuss your progress. Ongoing communication is the best way to ensure successful completion of the program.
