Important Deadlines & Placement Application Process

Criminal History (Background Clearance) Deadlines

*If you are placed in a district that requires the clearance or TB test prior to the posted deadlines, you will be notified via Rowan email and must comply with the district deadline.

Clinical Practice Year (Undergraduate and CADP) Deadlines

The link to the Google Form will be provided prior to the start of the application period.

Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Clinical Experience and Clinical Practice Deadlines (Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureate and Graduate Endorsement)

For the following courses, an application must be completed in the Tk20 system based on the timeframes listed below.  Please contact your program coordinators/advisors for any questions regarding eligibility:

Post Bac TOSD Clinical Experiences Application (Courses: SPED 08307/SPED08360/SPED 08350 OR SPED 08308/SPED 08415/SPED 08351).

TOSD Clinical Practice Application “Student Teaching” for Post-Bac (SPED 08450) or Graduate Endorsement (SPED 08520)

English as a Second Language Practicum Application Deadlines

To access & complete your application(s) in the Tk20 system:

1. To log into your TK20 account click here.
2. You will log in using your Rowan user name and password.
3. After logging in, go the Application Tab on the left hand side of the page.
4. Click on the green “Create New Application” button at the top of your screen.
5. You will see a drop down menu for applications.
6. Click on the appropriate application form.

• Criminal History (Background) Clearance Submission– This application is to be used to submit your Criminal History Clearance.
• TB Test Submission – This application is to be used to submit your current TB test.
• For Clinical Practice/Practicum/Internship applications housed in TK20 - Locate the appropriate application for your specific program.  For example: “Graduate Endorsement-Clinical Practice with Students with Disabilities”, “Clinical Practice (SPED 08450) Application for TOSD Post-Baccalaureate”, “ESL Practicum”, etc.  Refer to the instructions provided to you by your advisor or program coordinator for additional information.

You may save a draft and exit the system as many times as necessary prior to your final submission.  Don’t forget to submit the application prior to the application deadline.

Counseling in Educational Settings, Student Assistance Coordinator, School Psychology, and School Nursing Application Deadlines

For the following graduate programs that require a field or clinical placement, please contact your program coordinator/advisor for additional information regarding the placement application process as well as specific placement requirements.  Applications are due by the deadline listed below

• Counseling in Educational Settings - application can be found here
• Student Assistance Coordinator 
• School Psychology
• School Nursing