Master of Arts in Education (with TOSD Endorsement)

Students may opt to enter the MA option (Phase Two) toward the end of TOSA Endorsement coursework (final two semesters). Only students who have received a “B” or better in all coursework and have maintained a 3.0 may be granted entry to the MA program and have completed a Change of Program form with their advisor.

The Master of Education (Phase Two) with TOSD endorsement requires completion of an additional 15 credit-hours of study at the graduate level (EDU-500 and 600 level courses), as required in the particular strand, including EDU-570, Introduction to Research, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of B. The fifteen Master completion credits are state pre-approved courses from our Master of Arts in Education program.

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 6 credits from other institutions may be credited towards the Master’s in Education provided that

1. the student applies for transfer credit at the time of matriculation;
2. the work was taken in a graduate program for graduate credit;
3. the work was taken within the last 10 years;
4. the grade received was a B or higher;
5. the work has been taken at an accredited college or university; and
6. the work is applicable to the student’s program.

Degree Requirements

1. Completion of 15 additional credits, as required in the particular strand.
2. Completion of the required credits with a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average.
3. Completion of the program with all grades at B or higher.

To complete the graduate master’s program, each student will complete the Endorsement and then participate in 15 graduate credits in courses that are chosen together with the faculty advisor. The additional courses are chosen based on the student’s background and future goals of employment. These courses are taken within the School of Education.

Processing of Licensing Endorsement Applications

All students who successfully complete their designated program may reach out to the Certification Officer for the School of Education. The Certification Officer will process completed New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Licensing and Credentials applications with the appropriate state processing fees for any eligible student within one year of program completion. This can only be done after successfully completing their designated program. If a student is taking courses as a non-matriculated student, s/he might have to apply for certification on his/her own this will be determined on an individual basis based upon their program of study).

Program Requirements

Teacher of Students with Disabilities Endorsement

EDU-685	Special Education: a Diverse Society	3
EDU-625	Classroom Management & Positive BehaviorýSupport	3
EDU-801	Educational Programming for Students WitýAutism Spectrum Disorders and OtherýDevelopmental Disabilities	3
EDU-656	Literacy for Diverse Populatio	3
EDU-658	Understanding Special Populations	3
EDU-667	Universal Design & Assistive Technology	3
EDU-671	Supp Success of Uniquely Abled	3
Total Credit Hours:		21

Required Courses for Master’s Degree (TOSD)

Take 15 credits from Graduate Level EDU-courses in consultation with your advisor

Total Credit Hours:

15