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School of Education 43 "leadership master's"; i.e., its graduates will be prepared to be exem- plary professionals who will provide leadership in their schools as they work to implement best practices. Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—For test waiver information, visit http://graduate.tcnj.edu/apply/. Standard New Jersey teaching certificate or equivalent in special education Graduation Requirements: 33 credits A cumulative average GPA of 3.0 or higher Required Courses: Research: 6 cr. EDFN 508/Introduction to Research SPED 664/Research Trends in Special Education Foundations and Multicultural Education: 3 cr. EDFN 520/Social Problems and Education Specialization: 18 cr. EDUC 513/Collaboration, Consultation, and Partnerships SPED 521/Assistive Technology SPED 522/Remedial Instruction SPED 631/Transition and Community Based Instruction SPED 626/ Curriculum Design for Individuals with Severe Disabilities SPED 624/ Advanced Study of Learning Disabilities Electives: (Select any one of the tracks) 6 cr. Elective Option I (Complex Disabilities) SPED 648/Positive Behavioral Supports for Extreme Behavior SPED 647/ Communication Development for Students with Significant Disabilities Elective Option II (Reading) RDLG 672/ Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Reading: Theory, Research and Practice RDLG 673/ The Writing Process in Literacy Development Elective Option III (Blindness and Visual Impairments) SPED 675/Research on Implications of Blindness SPED 672/Strategies for Teaching Students Who are B/VI Elective Option IV (Behavior) SPED 648/Positive Behavioral Supports for Extreme Behavior SPED 655/ Advanced Topics: Social and Cultural Constructions of Behavior Comprehensive Examination: SPED 700 Option II—Certified in Other Area (SPEC_MED02) Option II is for candidates who hold a certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) in a teaching area other than special educa- tion, such as elementary education or secondary education, with a teach- able major. This program is designed to meet the needs of teachers who wish to obtain certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. This 33-credit program culminates in a master's degree along with certi- fication in special education. For students who are currently employed in a school or would like to seek employment, this program provides an opportunity to work and complete the degree at the same time. Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Graduate Record Exam (GRE) A CEAS or standard certificate in elementary, secondary education with a teachable major or content area A course in child psychology A course in teaching reading Graduation Requirements: 33-credit minimum A grade of B or better in SPED 617/Graduate Practicum in Special Education Completion of all departmental requirements/prerequisites A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Required Courses: Research: 3 cr. SPED 664/Research in Special Education Specialization: 21 cr. SPED 501/Students with Disabilities in Our Schools SPED 522/Remedial Instruction EDUC 513/Collaboration, Consultation, and Partnerships EDUC 614/Creating and Sustaining Classroom Communities SPED 624/Advanced Study of Learning Disabilities SPED 626/ Curriculum Design for Individuals with Severe Disabilities SPED 521/Assistive Technology Field Experience: 3 cr. SPED 617/Graduate Practicum in Special Education Electives: 6 cr. Track I-BVI Specialty SPED 675/Research on Implications of Blindness SPED 672/ Strategies for Teaching Students who are Blind and Visually Impaired Track II-Literacy Specialty RDLG 672/ Advanced Methods in the Teaching of Reading: Theory, Research, and Practice RDLG 673/The Writing Process in Literary Development Track III-Complex Disabilities SPED 648/Positive Behavior Supports for Extreme Behaviors SPED 647/ Communication Development for Students with Significant Disabilities Track IV-Assessment EPSY 643/Measurement and Evaluation EPSY 523/Advanced Child and Adolescent Development Track V-Behavior SPED 648/Positive Behavioral Supports for Extreme Behavior SPED 655/ Advanced Topics: Social and Cultural Constructions of Behavior Comprehensive Examination: SPED 700 Option III—Master of Education in Special Education with certifica- tion as a Teacher of Students who are Blind or have Visual Impairments: (SPEC_MED06) This 33-credit program culminates in a Master's degree along with cer- tification as a Teacher of Students who are Blind or have Visual Impairments. Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Graduate Record Exam (GRE) A CEAS or standard certificate in elementary education, or secondary education with teachable major A course in child psychology A course in teaching reading 244328_001-091_r1.indd 43 9/1/17 1:40 PM

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