Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study

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Months to complete

Credits

$879

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Flexible learning and course delivery

Earn your online certificate on your terms

Our Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

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Program Overview

The Rowan Experience

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Our online Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed for general education teachers who wish to increase their knowledge of special education, as well as special education teachers who wish to pursue further coursework at the graduate level. The goal of this program is to provide teachers with an overview of the salient issues in special education, as well as opportunities to focus on the essential aspects of evidence-based practices. The six course sequence and corresponding field experiences are aligned with the professional standards set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children, as well as the New Jersey Department of Education; collectively they ensure program graduates acquire the essential knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to best serve students with disabilities.

Planning for the Future

This Certificate of Graduate Study program can be used to satisfy the Content Certificate of Graduate Study requirement in the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program. Teachers who successfully complete the Certificate of Graduate Study coursework can also opt to continue pursuit of the Teacher of Students with Disabilities Graduate Endorsement Program.

Information for New Jersey Teachers:

Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®). For more information about NJTOP, click here.

Curriculum

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Our Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program requires the completion of 15 graduate credits (five courses). This program is designed with coursework and field experiences to foster an understanding of students with special needs and provide the pedagogical skills to accommodate them.

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of coursework for the Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities
Implementing Positive Behavior Supports
Educational Assessment in Special Education
Education and Psychology of Students with Disabilities

Note: The course topics shown above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.

Admission Requirements

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The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

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Completed COE TOSD Field Experience Placement Form
$65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
Current professional resume
Two letters of recommendation
Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Interview (Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee to schedule the interview. The interview may be in person or via telephone.)
On-site writing sample (conducted during Interview)
Copy of NJ Teacher Certification (only CEAS or Standard are acceptable). If your certificate was issued prior to 1994, you must also submit official scores from the Praxis II content specialization test.
The applicant must provide proof of appropriate certification as well as a letter of employment confirming the specific dates (not just years) during which the applicant has taught or served the educational community under the appropriate certificate.

Career Outlook

Education Career Paths and Job Opportunities

As a student in our Special Education Certificate of Graduate Study program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Education. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Education.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

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7/1

Fall Module Entry

11/1

Spring Module Entry

4/1

Summer Module Entry

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Rowan University hosts a series of on campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.

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