Teacher of Students with Disabilities: Post-Baccalaureate
As the need for specialized teaching grows, so does the market. Students with disabilities deserve great care and understanding in education.
Why choose Rowan's teaching program?
This program leads to the Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement and is available to students in two ways.
A student can be enrolled as an undergraduate in one of the College of Education’s initial endorsement programs. The other option is open to those who currently hold a bachelor’s degree and are eligible for at least a certificate of eligibility (CE) in elementary education, early childhood education, subject matter education, or physical and health education. In accordance with the current State regulations, the Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement can only be obtained after a student has successfully fulfilled all requirements for an initial teaching certification.
Students entering the program post-baccalaureate must have at least a 2.75 GPA. Please note that the post-baccalaureate program consists of undergraduate coursework; classes in this program do not count toward a master's degree.
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, visit: http://www.state.nj.us/education/educators/license.
Key considerations
Quick Facts
Credits
Application Deadlines
Fall - Module 1 Entry Term
Spring - Module 3 Entry Term
Summer - Module 5 Entry Term
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What you'll learn
The Teacher of Students with Disabilities Post Baccalaureate program is a full or part-time, campus-based program designed with flexibility in mind, allowing you to complete most, or possibly all, of your courses online. Our online courses blend asynchronous learning with live, interactive sessions, all accessible from anywhere without the need to come to campus. It requires the completion of 27 undergraduate semester hours. In order to be eligible for the TOSD Endorsement, students must have a program GPA of 3.0 or higher across all required TOSD coursework. Students must also receive a “B-” or above in all TOSD courses. A student receiving a “C+” or lower in any TOSD Post-Bac course will be required to repeat the course and placed on program probation.
- 10 Courses / 27 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes
- SPED 08130 Disability as Diversity (or equivalent determined by department) and one READ course.
Required Courses: 6-7 S.H.
- Foundation Courses: SPED 08130 and select one READ course
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| SPED 08130 | Disability as Diversity (required) | 3 |
| READ 30280 | Teaching Literacy | 3 |
| READ 30311 | Literacy Pedagogy I | 3 |
| READ 30320 | Language Development, Emergent Literacy, And Reading in Young Children | 4 |
Adapting Instruction (select ONE course): 2-3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| SPED 08316 | Differentiated Instruction In The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| ECED 23431 | Planning, Integrating and Adapting Curriculum Across Content Areas | 3 |
| SELN 40477 | Effective Inclusive Instruction in English, Social Studies, World Language Classrooms | 3 |
Reading Requirement (select ONE course): 2-3 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| READ 30351 | Literacy Pedagogy II | 2 |
| READ 30347 | Phonics and Spelling Instructions | 3 |
| READ 30319 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Area | 3 |
Bundle 1 - MUST BE TAKEN TOGETHER (6 S.H.) SPRING or SUMMER (not Fall)
- Clinical Experience Requires submission of a placement application form for 40 hours of field experience to be distributed over the 8-week placement
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| SPED 08307 | Assessing in Special and Inclusive Education | 3 |
| SPED 08360 | Positive Behavioral Support Systems For Students With Exceptional Learning Needs | 3 |
Bundle 2 - MUST BE TAKEN TOGETHER (6 S.H.) FALL or SUMMER (not SPRING)
- Clinical Experience Requires submission of a placement application form for 40 hours of field experience to be distributed over the 8-week placement
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| SPED 08308 | Assistive Technology And Transition Planning | 3 |
| SPED 08415 | Specialized Instruction in Inclusive and Special Education | 3 |
Clinical Practice Semester - MUST BE TAKEN TOGETHER (5 S.H.)
- Clinical Practice requires submission of a placement application form for 6-8 weeks of full-time Clinical Practice
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| SPED 08445 | Clinical Seminar in Special Education | 2 |
| SPED 08450 | Clinical Practice In Special Education | 3 |
Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Transfer Credit Evaluation Policy
This Program allows incoming matriculated students to transfer up to 6 credits into the program. Degree programs may accept up to 12 credits, while non-degree programs may accept up to 6 credits. (Students must have earned a B- or better, courses/credits must be deemed equivalent to required courses/credits within the course sequence, and must have been completed within the past 10 years.)
Admission requirements
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 Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- Completed foundation courses
- No application fee required
- 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
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a post-baccalaureate program.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- NJ Standard Instructional Certificate, or CEAS in Elementary Education or other qualifying K-12 content areas
- If an applicant's certificate was issued prior to 1994, official scores from the Praxis II content specialization test must be submitted.
- Required if applicant doesn’t possess a CEAS or standard certification: NJ Certificate of Eligibility (CE) in elementary education (or other K-12 qualifying content areas), a CE in Teacher of Students with Disabilities, and documentation of enrollment in or completion of an approved NJDOE CE program (alternate route program).
- Certificate Program Acknowledgement
- Essay:
- Topic: Explain why you want to teach students with disabilities and why is earning the TOSD Endorsement is important to you.
- Optional interview
- Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee to schedule the interview.
Tuition and aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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