B.A/M.A.T. Teacher Education Triple Certification Program at Middlesex
About the B.A/M.A.T. Teacher Education Triple Certification Program at Middlesex College
The B.A./M.A.T. Teacher Education Triple Certification Dual Program provides a unique opportunity for Middlesex College students to seamlessly transfer to NJCU to complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree leading to triple certification in Elementary School Teacher K-6, Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).
If you have questions about the Dual Admissions process, please contact Maryanne Bedford, Assistant Director of Admissions, at mbedford@njcu.edu
Summary of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Master of Arts in Teacher Education (M.A.T.) with Triple Certification Program Courses
Middlesex College EDU.AS Degree
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Semester I Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
ENG 121 English Composition I |
3 |
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MAT 113 Mathematical Structures I |
3 |
|
PSY 123 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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HIS 221 U.S. History I |
3 |
|
SPE 121 Public Speaking |
3 |
Total Credits: 15
|
Semester II Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
ENG 122 English Composition II |
3 |
|
Math 114 Mathematical Structures II |
3 |
|
EDU 123 Introduction to Special Education & Exceptional Youth |
3 |
|
PSY 223 Child & Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
|
BIO 135 Concepts of Biology |
3 |
Total Credits: 15
|
Semester III Corse |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
PSY 226 Educational Psychology |
3 |
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SCI 204 Concepts of Physical Science |
3 |
|
ENG 225 OR ENG 226 World Literature I OR World Literature II |
3 |
|
GLS 131 World Geography |
3 |
|
MAT 123 Statistics I |
3 |
Total Credits: 15
|
Semester IV Course |
Credits |
|---|---|
|
EDU 280 Foundations of Teaching and Reflection |
3 |
|
HIS 222 U.S. History II |
3 |
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SOC 205 Diversity & Multiculturalism in U.S. Society |
3 |
|
ART 105 Introduction to Art |
3 |
|
IDC 102 Computer Technology Essentials *Must be taken with IDC 103* |
1 |
|
IDC 103 Teaching with Technology *Must be taken with IDC 102* |
2 |
Total Credits: 15
TOTAL MC CREDITS: 60
|
Additional Courses Completed at MC |
6 Credits |
|---|---|
|
Liberal Arts Concentration |
6 |
|
Semester V – Junior Courses |
12 Credits |
|---|---|
|
EDU 361 Elementary Social Studies Methods |
2 |
|
EDU 362 Elementary Science Methods |
2 |
|
EDU 363 Elementary Math Methods |
2 |
|
LTED 360 Elementary Reading & Language Workshop |
2 |
|
SPEC 325 Remediation in Basic Skills |
3 |
|
*SPEC 352 Clinical Practice I |
1 |
*Students must pass the Praxis II Multiple Subjects Test in order to continue to Semester VI
|
Semester VI – Junior Courses |
13 Credits |
|---|---|
|
EDU 480 Clinical Practice II |
8 |
|
EDU 470 Concurrent Student Teaching Seminar |
2 |
|
SPEC 340 Behavior Handicaps in Children |
3 |
|
Summer at NJCU Course |
3 Credits |
|---|---|
|
SPEC 350 Psychology & Educational Needs of the Learning Disabled |
3 |
|
Semester VII – Senior Courses |
15 Credits |
|---|---|
|
Liberal Arts concentration |
3 |
|
SPEC 330 Psychology & Ed. Needs of Students with Significant Disabilities (for MC transfer students only) |
3 |
|
MCC 411 Theory of Language and Teaching |
2 |
|
MCC 412 Observation of ESL |
1 |
|
MCC 427 Historical and Cultural Background of Limited English Proficient Students |
3 |
|
SPEC 210 Communication Disorders in Children |
3 |
|
Semester VIII – (bridge semester) |
15 Credits |
|---|---|
|
SPEC 405 Computer Applications in Special Education |
3 |
|
SPEC 508 Exceptional Children and Youth in the Inclusive Classroom |
3 |
|
*BRIDGE GRADUATE COURSES |
15 Credits |
|---|---|
|
SPEC 505 Working w/ Families of Students w/ Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPEC 600 Introduction to Learning Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPEC 629 Teaching the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorders |
3 |
*BRIDGE GRADUATE COURSES apply to the master’s degree only upon completion of the fifth year.
Take ACTFL written language proficiency test (score of Advanced Low needed for ESL certification).
Total Credits Earned 124
|
Semester IX – Graduate Courses |
15 Credits |
|---|---|
|
MCC 603 Applied Linguistics w Emphasis on Second Language Experience |
3 |
|
MCC 655 Methods of Teaching ESL |
3 |
|
SPEC 631 Advanced Procedures for Teaching Students with Intellectual and Moderate to Severe Developmental Disabilities |
3 |
|
SPEC 640 Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in Children and Youth |
3 |
|
SPEC 669 Developing Communication Skills in Atypical Learners |
3 |
|
Semester X – Graduate Courses |
12 Credits |
|---|---|
|
MCC 604 Phonology and Structure of American English |
3 |
|
MCC 617 Field Experience in Bilingual/Multicultural Education |
3 |
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MCC 635 Effective Literacy Teaching for English Language Learners |
3 |
|
SPEC 675 Corrective Techniques for Teaching Exceptional Students |
3 |
Total Credits Earned 27 + 9 = 36
Total Credits Earned Throughout the Program at NJCU = 151