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 Spanish, 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, social studies, mathematics, or Spanish] and a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement.
- Completion of prerequisite courses: Child and Adolescent Development (3) and Educational Psychology (3);
- Completion of the 43-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 scores on all Praxis CORE exams (Reading, Writing and Mathematics);
- 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;
- Completion of the edTPA, the New Jersey Department of Education-mandated performance assessment, is required for program completion; a passing score is required for certification; and
- Maintenance of a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required to remain in the program.
M.A.T. in Subject-Specific Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDC5110 | Ethics & Foundations of Incl & SpEd | 3 |
| EDC5038 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDC5999 | Field Experience in Special Education 1 | 1 |
| EDC5120 | Instr Dsgn & Techn Intgr Incl SecEd | 3 |
| EDC5215 | Instr in Literacy in Sec Incl & SpEd | 3 |
| EDC5403 | Evi-Based Prac for Inst Stdnts w/ Autism | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Sec Subj Instr Inc & SpEd HPE | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd Lang Arts | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd Science | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd World Lang | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd Math | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd Art | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd Bus | ||
| Sec Subj Instr Incl & SpEd Soc St | ||
| EDC5402 | Accom Mod & Asst Techn for SWD | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Lang Arts | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Science | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd World Lang | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Math | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Soc St | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Art | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Business | ||
| Instr Techn in Incl & SpEd Health & PE | ||
| EDC5206 | Educational Assessment | 3 |
| EDC6215 | Coll Plan w/ Family School & Comm SecEd 2 | 3 |
| EDC6406 | Secondary Education Clinical Practice 3 | 9 |
| EDC6407 | Reflective Practice in SecEd & SpED | 3 |
| Total Credits | 43 | |
- 1
Requires 50 hours of clinical experience.
- 2
Requires 175 hours of clinical practice.
- 3
Requires 15 weeks of full-time clinical practice.