Teacher of a Specific Subject (K–12) & Teacher of Students with Disabilities
This program prepares teachers to provide instruction in a single subject area in general, inclusive, and/or special education settings in kindergarten through Grade 12. Most graduates are secondary school teachers of art, biology, business, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or psychology, depending on their major. The program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching and eligibility for New Jersey certification as a Teacher of a Specific Subject [art, biology, business, chemistry, English, health and physical education, psychology, social studies, or mathematics] and a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement.
- Completion of prerequisite course: Child and Adolescent Development (3);
- Completion of the 36-credit Subject-Specific/Secondary Education component;
- A liberal arts content major in the area of intended certification including not less than 12 credits at the 300 and 400 level. Note: Content areas may have specific course requirements;
- Passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam in the intended area of certification;
- 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 Subject-Specific Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC5110 | Ethics & Foundations of American Ed | 3.0 |
| EDC5130 | Essentials of Instruct. for Elem & Secon | 3.0 |
| EDC5250 | Methods of Instr. Secondary Subjects 2 | 3.0 |
| EDC5215 | Literacy Integration in Sec. Cont. Areas | 3.0 |
| EDC5260 | UDL& Bl. Learn Strat. In Sec. Ed. 3 | 3.0 |
| EDC5309 | Educ Refl & Eff Prac EL& Sec | 3.0 |
| EDC6406 | Secondary Education Clinical Practice 4 | 9.0 |
| SPE5030 | Foundations of Special Education 1 | 3.0 |
| SPE5031 | Literacy & Curriculum Planning | 3.0 |
| SPE5032 | Assessment in Special Education 1 | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 36.0 | |
- 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.