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Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Program
The Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification Program is designed for Rider University graduate students who currently hold a regular New Jersey instructional certificate in another field. The sequence of courses fulfills the requirements for New Jersey certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities. The course sequence is designed to provide a knowledge base in current theory and practice in special education.
Program Goals
This graduate certification program is designed to prepare teachers who currently hold a New Jersey instructional certificate to meet the needs of all students, whether it is in the role stipulated in their current certificate or as a special education teacher.
Students who complete the 21 credit Certification Program may apply to continue in the Master of Arts in Special Education Program. If accepted, recent credits completed for certification will transfer into the Master of Arts in Special Education Program. Click here to view information about the MA in Special Education program.
The goals of this program are to:
- Strengthen the preparation of all teachers to meet the needs of all children, particularly those with disabilities, in the general education classroom
- Prepare certified teachers to teach students with special needs in inclusive classrooms and self-contained classrooms
- Provide the opportunity for graduate students at Rider University to enhance their qualifications to meet increasing demands from school districts for teachers in this area of expertise
