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Teacher Education
Master of Science in Special Education + NJ TOSD Endorsement
This 31-credit Master of Science in Special Education program is approved by the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE). It also meets the requirements to earn a NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) endorsement. The TOSD program is approved by the NJ Department of Education and is available to NJ Teachers with any Instructional Certificate (CE, CEAS, or Standard).
Candidates can apply for and begin the ten-course program at any time; they do not need to hold a TOSD CE to begin. If needed, they can apply to the NJDOE for their TOSD CE before entering or during the program.
Candidates already holding a TOSD CE and who are enrolled in the program can get a provisional TOSD certificate from their district.
All courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self paced. Candidates can start anytime and finish at their own pace, though provisional certificates are usually for about two years and many candidates aim to finish in that timeframe.
NJCTL does not accept transfer credits.
Individuals wishing to earn a NJ TOSD Endorsement without earning an MS Special Education degree can learn more here.
Program of Study
Click on any course to learn more and/or enroll.
SPED 6210:
Introduction to the Exceptional Child
Introduction to the Exceptional Child
3 credits
SPED 6220:
Learning Disabilities & Interventions
Learning Disabilities & Interventions
3 credits
SPED 6230:
Emotional & Behavioral Supports
Emotional & Behavioral Supports
3 credits
SPED 6240:
Inclusive Classrooms
Inclusive Classrooms
3 credits
SPED 6250:
Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
Curriculum for Students with Disabilities
3 credits
SPED 6260:
Literacy & Numeracy Strategies for Students with Disabilities
Literacy & Numeracy Strategies for Students with Disabilities
3 credits
SPED 6270:
Assessments for Students with Disabilities
Assessments for Students with Disabilities
3 credits
SPED 6280:
Working with Families & Community Resources
Working with Families & Community Resources
3 credits
MET 6121:
Teaching Methods
Teaching Methods
4 credits
SPED 6102:
Field Experience
Field Experience
3 credits
Program Total
Credits: 31
NJCTL Tuition: $7,440 / $5,952 for NJEA Members
100% Online and Asynchronous Courses
Courses are 100% online, asynchronous, and self-paced.
Rolling Enrollment
Start courses anytime and finish at your own pace.
Qualify with Any Bachelor's Degree
Anyone with a bachelor's degree in any subject, with any GPA, may enroll in NJCTL courses and/or a master's degree program. No prior mathematics or science background required.
NJ-Licensed Graduate School of Education
NJCTL is an online graduate school of education duly authorized by the NJ Office of the Secretary of Higher Education with initial programmatic accreditation from the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). NJDOE accepts NJCTL credits towards meeting certification requirements.
NJCTL has been recognized as a Candidate for Accreditation by WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001. This status is a preliminary affiliation with the Commission awarded for a maximum period of five years. Candidacy is an indication that the institution is progressing toward Accreditation. Candidacy is not Accreditation and does not ensure eventual Accreditation. Learn more.
Credit Transcription Available
There are instances when credits from an institution that has institutional accreditation are needed. For instance, some districts require them for tuition reimbursement and/or salary advancement. Some DOEs outside of NJ require those credits to meet their certification requirements. If needed, credit transcription is available. Learn more.
Tuition
NJCTL has exceptionally affordable tuition at $240 per graduate credit. There are never fees or textbook costs.
Financing
Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union provides personal loan financing for those taking NJCTL courses and programs in the United States. Learn more.
District and/or State Approval
We strongly encourage prospective students to check with their district and/or state to confirm that NJCTL courses and/or degrees will be accepted for their intended purpose.
Course Catalog
Click Here for the Course Catalog, which includes descriptions, credits, and tuition costs.
NJCTL - The Leader in STEM Education
NJCTL is a duly authorized NJ Institution of Higher Education and the #1 U.S. producer of physics teachers and free, editable materials for teaching K-12 and AP mathematics, science and computer science. It is also a rapidly growing producer of new teachers of chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.