M.A. in Special Education

• About the Program
• Curriculum – including courses
• Admission Requirements
• Start Dates & Application Deadlines
• Tuition

About the Program

The M.A. in Special Education provides advanced studies focusing on educational, psychological and sociological needs of the children and youth with disabilities. The coursework and related field experiences are designed for foster an understanding of students with special needs, combined with pedagogical skills to accommodate these needs and provide appropriate curriculum modifications when necessary. Only Track II is available for the M.A. in Special Education program.

Track II is designed for individuals who possess a standard instructional certificate, or possess/are eligible for a CEAS, and wish to pursue a master’s degree that will increase their knowledge and skills related to working with individuals with exceptional learning needs. Teacher candidates who successfully complete this program will be recommended for the New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification through the college’s certification office.

Curriculum

Program Code: MA-SPECED / Major Code: G809

• Total semester hours required for program completion: 41 s.h.
• Thesis Requirement: Yes

Coursework (Program Semester Hours: 41)
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.

Admissions Requirements

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

• CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
• $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
• Typewritten statement of professional objectives
• Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Copy of NJ Teaching Certification (Standard of CEAS) in Elementary or Secondary subject area. If your certificate was issued prior to 1994, you must also submit scores from the Praxis II content specialization test
• Signed statement verifying ongoing, regular access to a classroom
• Interview (Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee regarding the interview. The interview can be in person or via telephone.)
• On-site essay (conducted during Interview)

Start Dates & Application Deadlines

Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.

Tuition & Costs

$638 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $779.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)

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