Elementary Education (K–6) & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
This program is designed for applicants who have completed a bachelor’s degree and want to qualify for their first instructional certificate. The program prepares candidates to provide instruction in all subjects in general, inclusive, and/or special education settings in kindergarten through Grade 6. It leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and eligibility for New Jersey certification in Elementary Education (K–6) and a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement.
- Completion of prerequisite course: Child and Adolescent Development (3);
- Completion of the 39-credit Elementary Education component;
- Passing score on the Praxis II exam in Elementary Education (Multiple Subjects);
- Passing scores on the three GCU exams: Physiology and Hygiene (P&H); Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB); Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (CARE);
- Satisfactory ratings in clinical practice including recommendation for certification; and
- Maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to remain in the program (note: students with grade point averages between 2.75 and 2.99 may qualify to be in the Limited CEAS Pilot Program and should speak to their Advisor about this possibility).
M.A.T. in Elementary Education (K–6)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC5110 | Ethics & Foundations of American Ed | 3.0 |
| SPE5030 | Foundations of Special Education 1 | 3.0 |
| EDC5130 | Essentials of Instruct. for Elem & Secon | 3.0 |
| EDC5242 | Foundational Literacy Instruction | 3.0 |
| SPE5032 | Assessment in Special Education 1 | 3.0 |
| EDC5209 | Math Instruct. in EC & ELEM Ed 2 | 3.0 |
| EDC5205 | Lit Integ in EC & Elem Social St | 3.0 |
| EDC5306 | Assess & Remediate Math Diffic 3 | 3.0 |
| SPE5031 | Literacy & Curriculum Planning | 3.0 |
| EDC5309 | Educ Refl & Eff Prac EL& Sec | 3.0 |
| EDC6404 | ELEM Ed Clinical Practice 4 | 9.0 |
| Total Credits | 39.0 | |
- 1
Requires 25 hours of clinical experience.
- 2
Requires 75 hours of clinical practice.
- 3
Requires 100 hours of clinical practice.
- 4
Requires 14 weeks of full-time clinical practice.