Teacher of Students with Disabilities - Alternate Route, CERT

An alternate route option is available for individuals who have earned a standard teaching certificate or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS) and a New Jersey certificate of eligibility (CE) as a TSD. Once in possession of a letter of employment, teacher candidates may teach in special education settings while simultaneously pursuing endorsement as a teacher of students with disabilities. Alternate route candidates must have a teaching position in a state-approved educational setting.

The 22-credit program includes coursework in principles and practices of special education and prepares individuals to instruct students with diverse learning and social needs in a variety of classroom settings and special education placements.

Required Credits: 21

Program Code: CERT-ETSA

Required Courses

SPC 5550 Educational Foundations in a Diverse Society Credits: 3.0
SPC 5600 Understanding School-Based Assessment of Diverse Learners Credits: 3.0
SPC 5660 Assistive Technology Credits: 3.0
SPC 5700 Language, Literacy, and Learning in a Diverse Society Credits: 3.0
SPC 5800 Collaboration with School, Home, and Community Credits: 3.0
SPC 5820 The Universally Designed Inclusive Classroom Credits: 3.0