Special Education and Elementary Education, MAT

Degree

Master of Arts in Teaching with dual certification in Special Education and Elementary Education

School

Education

Next Classes Start

January 22, 2024

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Program at a Glance

Learn to educate students with diverse needs across varied classroom settings through contemporary and classic instructional methodologies and interpersonal skills. This program emphasizes the connection among differentiated instruction, curricular adaptations, positive behavioral supports, collaborative structures, assistive technology, and literacy instruction. Most courses are taught face to face in the late afternoon, with some hybrid and off-campus opportunities.

Department Co-Chair : David Bwire, bwired@tcnj.edu

Department Co-Chair : Helene Anthony, anthonyh@tcnj.edu

Duration

full time: 2 years
part time: 3–4 years

Availability

Hybrid

Certification

special education
elementary education

12

courses

39

credits

$980.17

per credit

Who Should Pursue This Program?

This 39-credit, fully accredited program is ideal if you hold a bachelor’s degree in an area other than teaching and are interested in pursuing dual certification in special and elementary education.

Careers

There is a high demand for skilled teachers of students with disabilities, and our graduates are employed locally, nationally, and globally. Some have pursued careers in areas including educational research or curriculum development, while others have gone on to earn additional certifications or doctoral degrees.

Extensive Network

Study alongside peers with solid education experience, learn from faculty who have valuable contacts in their field, and benefit from an alumni community with strong professional connections.

For your application to be considered complete, you must submit the online application as well as all supplemental documents.

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We consider applications on a space-available basis. You can apply up to and including the first day of the semester.

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The Department of Special Education provides program details including a typical course sequence.

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We offer the same tuition rates no matter where you live. And there are a range of financial aid and assistantship options for TCNJ graduate students.

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