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 5010 Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3.0
SPC 5640 Managing Challenging Behaviors Credits: 3.0
SPC 5710 Specially Designed Instruction Credits: 3.0
SPC 5730 Literacy: Advanced Instructional Content and Strategies Credits: 3.0
SPC 5830 Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology Credits: 3.0
SPC 5850 Co-Teaching & Collaboration in Special Education Credits: 3.0
SPC 6750 Assessment of Learning in Clinical Practice Credits: 3.0