Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement

Program Overview
The purpose of our online Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program is to provide advanced studies focusing on educational, psychological and sociological needs of children and youth 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.
Information for New Jersey Teachers:
This program is designed for individuals who possess a standard instructional certificate, or possess or are eligible for a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) and wish to obtain Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) certification in New Jersey.
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJ DOE), not Rowan University, grants certifications based on requirements set by the state. While coursework for this program meets the academic requirements for NJ DOE certification, it is the student's responsibility to ensure that all other certification requirements are met, including, but not limited to, appropriate type and level of license and years of experience. NJ DOE certification requirements are subject to change. Certification applications are evaluated, by NJ DOE, based on the most current state requirements. For current NJ DOE licensure information, click here.
Our Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program requires the completion of 21 credits (seven courses).
An Inside Look at Coursework
Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of coursework for the Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Graduate Endorsement program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
- Implementing Positive Behavior Supports
- Educational Assessment in Special Education
- Clinical Seminar in Special Education
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Transition in Special Education
- Clinical Practice with Students with Disabilities
- Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities
- Technology For Students With Disabilities
- 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.
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.
- Submit an application
- $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
- Certificate Program Acknowledgement
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Please explain why you want to teach children with special needs and why is earning the TOSD Endorsement important to you.
- Two letters of recommendation
- While the official Recommendation Form is required, an actual letter from the recommender is preferred.
- Recommended minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- A copy of initial NJ teaching certificate (Standard or CEAS only) in Elementary Education or appropriate content area. If your certificate was issued prior to 1994, you must also submit scores from the Praxis II content specialization test.
- Interview may be required with Faculty Admissions Committee (If an interview is required, students will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
- On-site writing sample (conducted during interview)
Application Deadlines
Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.
Apply Now7/1
Fall Module Entry
11/1
Spring Module Entry
4/1
Summer Module Entry
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Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid
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Learn MoreRowan University strives to provide students with a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
Learn MoreSupport your educational goals by exploring ways to pay for your degree. At Rowan University, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.
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