Mulitsensory Literacy w/Teacher of Students with Disabilities Cert., M.Ed.
This 31-credit Master of Education program is designed for experienced and certified teachers who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, the student is eligible for New Jersey certification as a teacher of students with disabilities. In addition to this certification, the student will be eligible for Wilson Level 1 credentials as a Dyslexia Practitioner. All courses include a keystone assessment/artifact that demonstrates the accomplishment of course goals and the integration of acquired knowledge and skills.
Candidates for this program must have completed a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university prior to applying. A standard certification or CEAS in P-3 or elementary is required for entrance into this program.
Upon successful completion of the program of studies for Multisensory Literacy with TOSD Certification, the student will receive a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree and will have given evidence of the following outcomes and goals:
- Knowledge and application of the theories and concepts of structured and multisensory literacy instruction.
- Identification and evaluation of a variety of instructional methods and materials to meet the needs of diverse learners evidenced through assigned projects and discussions.
- Understanding of multisensory literacy instruction and assessments as appropriate for emergent readers and writers with diverse literacy and language needs.
- Design and implementation of data-driven early literacy instruction evidenced through assigned projects, discussions, and clinical practice.
- Understanding of assessment and research-based practices with working with learners with disabilities.
- Official transcript(s) showing the award of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, official transcripts from each undergraduate and graduate institution attended are required;
- Evidence of minimum undergraduate or graduate GPAs of 3.0;
- A copy of a valid New Jersey instructional certificate (P–3; Elementary; K–8; 5–8; 7-12; or K–12); and
- A personal interview with the director of the reading/ literacy specialization program director may be required.
In addition to completing the courses listed below, students must earn a passing score on oral (OPI) and written English proficiency (WPT) examinations by the end of the program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| M.Ed., Multisensory Literacy with Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification | ||
| EDC5030 | Educ Students w/Disab in LRE | 3.0 |
| EDC5031 | Curr Plan Accom & Mod Students w/Disab | 3.0 |
| EDC5032 | Comm Serv for Stdts at-Risk & w/ Except | 3.0 |
| EDC5034 | Understanding Learning Disabilities | 3.0 |
| EDC5037 | Psych & Ed Assess of Studnts w/ Disabl | 3.0 |
| EDC5302 | Strategies Teach Students w/Aut & DevDis | 3.0 |
| EDC5303 | Soc Communic Intervent Students w/ASD | 3.0 |
| EDC6203 | Introduction to Wilson Reading System | 1.0 |
| EDC6204 | Wilson Reading System Part 1 | 3.0 |
| EDC6205 | Wilson Reading System Part 2 | 3.0 |
| EDC6206 | Wilson Reading System Practicum A | 1.5 |
| EDC6207 | Wilson Reading System Practicum B | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 31.0 | |