Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification - 21 Credits
Contact Information:
Recruitment Counselor: Christine Vandenberg
Contact Phone: +1 (877) 236-4723 ext 2071
Contact Email: graduateadmissions@centenarycollege.edu
Program Description
Students seeking Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification on the graduate level must already possess a B.A. in an academic area and hold a general education certification in either Elementary, Middle or Subject Area Certification. The program consists of seven 3 credit courses. The courses are designed to comply with the New Jersey State Code and the Council for Exceptional Children Standards.
The Goals of this Program are to:
- Prepare students so that they will be better prepared to understand the nature and needs of individuals with disabilities
- Prepare students who can accommodate diversity.
- Prepare students to understand special education services and community resources for the Individual with special needs
Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Bachelors Degree
- Teaching Certification - Please send a copy of your standard certificate or your Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing with application. (If you do not have a teaching certification please contact Christine Vandenberg at ext. 2071)
- Original transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Personal Statement
- Minimum GPA 2.8
- No GRE/GMAT required
Program Requirements
GED601 | Nature and Needs of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 Credits |
GED604 | Behavior Management | 3 Credits |
Prerequisite: completion of GED 601 | ||
GED605 | Characteristics of Diverse Learners | 3 Credits |
Prerequisite: completion of GED 601 | ||
GED606 | Approaches to Instruction for Special Education | 3 Credits |
Prerequisite: completion of both GED 601 and GED 605 | ||
GED607 | Assessment for Instruction in Special Education | 3 Credits |
Prerequisite: completion of both GED 601 and GED 605 | ||
GED608 | Family, Society, and Children for Special Education | 3 Credits |
Prerequisite: completion of GED 601 | ||
GED620 | Inclusive Practices | 3 Credits |
Courses are not available for independent study.
Course Descriptions
GED601 | Nature and Needs of Individuals with Disabilities | 3 Credits |
This course will take an in-depth look at current state and federal legislation that impacts special education. The characteristics and etiology of specific disabilities and placement options for diverse learners will be addressed. Field work may be required. Students who hold special education certification and have taken a similar course within the last five years need not take this course, and can substitute a different course in the same category for GED 601. | ||
GED604 | Behavior Management | 3 Credits |
This course will examine a variety of models of behavior management for a diverse population. A study of students who exhibit involved and/or disruptive behaviors will be included. The purpose of GED 604 is to provide graduate level students who have received teacher certification with a review of behavior management models and research-based strategies for classroom management. The course will provide teachers with the knowlede and skills to create learning environments that motivate students through learning and self-manaement skills along with a repertoire of responsible behaviors. The course will consider the role and importance of behavior management for effective teaching and learning. Prerequisite: GED 601. | ||
GED605 | Characteristics of Diverse Learners | 3 Credits |
This course will examine the learning characteristics of individuals with special needs, and how these are manifested in a variety of environments, with a focus on the relationship between individual characteristics, instructional design, and teacher preparation. Prerequisite: GED 601 | ||
GED606 | Approaches to Instruction for Special Education | 3 Credits |
This course will explore specific educational techniques and strategies to meet the needs of diverse learners. The focus will be on students with mild to moderate disabilities. Students will gain practice in assessing student needs, and using this as a basis for choosing, planning, preparing and presenting content, and developing supporting materials. Prerequisite: GED 601 and GED 605. | ||
GED607 | Assessment for Instuction in Special Education | 3 Credits |
The focus of this course is the evaluation of children with special needs. Evaluation will be studied from a historical perspective and extend to current issues and trends. Issues surrounding legislation, ethical consideration, validity, reliability, and bias will be reviewed and discussed throughout the course. Students will examine standardized tests that measure potential, achievement, and how a student learns. The purpose of course is to familiarize students with the tests that are used in the classification process. Prerequisite: GED 601 and GED 605. | ||
GED608 | Family, Society and Children with Special Needs | 3 Credits |
This course will address the individual with disabilities within the context of the family and society. We will explore lifespan issues, including transition, work, adulthood and medical concerns. Prerequisite: GED 601 | ||
GED620 | Inclusive Practices | 3 Credits |
This course includes a study of the rationale, the research, and the methodology pertaining to inclusion. The purpose of the course is for students to grasp the idea of inclusion conceptually and to develop a personal understanding of what inclusion is and how to make it work. The course seeks to prepare graduate students to meet the challenges of the current educational climate in which inclusion is a common occurence, as well as challenge them to develop solutions to common inclusion concerns. |
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