Masters of Arts in Special Education – 36-42 Credits

Overview

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Special Education is designed to provide students with the ability to understand and embrace diversity, the ability to meet the needs of exceptional learners and the ability to guide individuals to maximize their educational potential. They will be able to lead others toward change in creating a learning environment in which all individuals are allowed and encouraged to maximize their potential. This degree reflects upon the commitment of Centenary University to produce “broadly educated” graduates who are committed to personal values, to their communities, and to their profession and its standards of excellence.

36 Credits are required for students who enter the program with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

39 Credits are required for students working towards Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification

42 credits are required for students working towards Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification and learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant

Program Goals

• Provide current and relevant preparation in the midst of major changes in the field of special education
• Prepare students so that they will act as role models/change agents in the field
• Prepare students who can accommodate diversity
• Offer a broad-based program of study that will allow graduates to understand the needs of diverse learners from multiple perspectives

Program Requirements

• Graduate students must achieve a grade of “B” or higher in each course and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in order to receive a degree. Any graduate student who receives more than one grade of “C” (to include C+, C, or C-) will be dismissed from the program. A graduate student who has received a grade of “C” must repeat the course. No grades of “D” will be given (anything lower than a C- is an F). A grade of “F” will result in dismissal from the program. Note: If a student repeats a course in which a grade of “C” has been received, both the original grade and the repeated grade will count in the GPA. The original grade of “C” will be used to determine eligibility to stay in or to be removed from the program.
• All courses are designed as graduate level courses to meet the Council for Exceptional Children standards and New Jersey State Code. To that end, the requirements remain consistent. Please be aware that summer courses are shorter in duration but still must meet the same requirements as courses offered during the semester.

Admissions Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.0
• Teaching Certification - Please send a copy of your standard certificate or your Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing with your application. (If you do not have a teaching certification please contact the Transfer Admissions Office regarding the Post Baccalaureate teaching certification program).
• Personal statement
• No GRE/GMAT required.

Curriculum Requirements

Courses specifically for students who enter the program with Special Education Certification (36 Credits)

Required courses

Capstone Course

M.A. Courses for students who enter the program without Special Education Certification (39 Credits)

TOSD Certification Courses:

Master in Special Education Courses:

Capstone Course

M.A. Courses for students seeking both TOSD and LDTC certifications-(42 credits)

TOSD Certification Courses

LDTC Certification Courses

Capstone