Multisensory 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 college or university accredited by one of the institutional accreditors previously designated as "regional" accreditors (e.g., Middle States Commission on Higher Education). 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 | |