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Special Education
Professional Studies Building, Rm. 350
(201) 200-3023
Dr. Tracy Amerman, Chairperson
Renita Smith, Secretary
Professors: Hurwitz
Associate Professors: Amerman, Friedland, McCabe, Nkabine, Taylor, Yacobacci
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The Special Education Department (SPEC) is accredited by both
the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the National Association
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The major aim of graduate preparation in Special Education at New Jersey City University is to prepare qualified and competent educators capable of meeting the instructional needs of children with physical, cognitive, behavioral and specific learning disabilities. The Department of Special Education addresses the needs of the child with disabilities in the multiethnic, multicultural, urban context. This comprehensive approach to the special needs child, preschool through high school, prepares the student for all Special Education settings. The training program at the graduate level is directed to the special requirements of graduate students from diverse backgrounds. The instructional model, on which both the graduate and undergraduate programs are based, is derived from the "reflective urban practitioner framework" with its emphasis on reflective practice in an urban educational setting.
DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS
For students holding an acceptable baccalaureate degree, the following
program opportunities for training in the teaching of children with
disabilities are available:
Master of Arts in Special Education
This is a 42-credit advanced master's degree program, for students
holding a New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) "Teacher
of the Handicapped" or "Teacher of Students with Disabilities"
certification. more...
Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education
The M.A.T. in Teaching Special Education is a 42-credit degree program,
which includes the 27 credits required for Teacher of Students with
Disabilities (TOSD) certification eligibility. Both the degree and
certification eligibility programs are for students certified (Certificates
of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, C.E.A.S., or Standard Certificate)
in a NJDOE content area of education other than Special Education. more...
Candidates in the MA in Special Education or the MAT in Special Education are required to take the Praxis in Special Education (Code #0352) one year prior to graduation. Passing scores are required as part of graduation clearance. Have ETS send your scores to:
Department Secretary
Department of Special Education, P 350
2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
Master of Arts in Learning Disabilities
and Learning Disabilities Non Degree Program
There are two programs for teachers interested in preparing for certification as a Learning Disability Teacher Consultant. The 39-credit program leads to a masters degree while the 24 credit non degree program is designed for teachers who hold an M.A. in Special Education (or in an allied field). Both programs require teaching experience and a standard teaching certificate and lead to New Jersey LDTC certification eligibility. more...
Please download and print special information and applications for the LDTC programs:
Please read all items carefully.
*Application packets may also be picked up from Dr. Allan Futernick, Associate Director, Graduate Studies, Hepburn Hall, Room 203.
Final notification of candidate selection will take place by mid-June.
Questions about the application process can be directed to Dr. Allan Futernick, Associate Director, Graduate Studies, at: afuternick@njcu.edu.
Questions about the LDTC program should be directed to the LDTC Program Coordinator, Dr. Helen Friedland, Special Education Department, at: hfriedland@njcu.edu
Master of Arts in Teaching Early Childhood Education/Special
Education (P-3 Certification and Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Certification)
This is a 36-credit interdisciplinary degree/certification eligibility
program is only for students who do not hold any NJDOE teacher certification
(C.E.A.S. or Standard Certificate). See the Early Childhood Education
section of the catalog for further information.
Early Childhood/Special Education Alternate Route Sequence
This sequence is for students who wish to pursue dual certification in Education. No previous teaching certification is required. (Contact the Early Childhood Education Department for further information.)
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general Graduate Studies admission requirements,
students seeking an initial instructional certificate, through graduate
study, must meet all matriculation requirements at the time of application
and must submit copies of previous certifications (NJDOE C.E.A.S.
or Standard Certificate) applicable to the certification eligibility
or degree program for which they are applying.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with sixty
credits of liberal arts courses, and a minimum cumulative grade
point average of 2.75 are required for admission. Students are expected
to consult with an advisor upon program admission. Thereafter, they
may choose to self-advise or meet whenever necessary with their
advisor for further guidance.
New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey (NPTNJ)
This program is for college graduates interested in special education
who are coming from a field other than education. Graduates of the
NPTNJ program may apply for an MA in Special Education.
More information on
NPTNJ.
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