Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Inclusive Education for Pre-School through Grade 3 Teachers), Instructional Certification: Teacher Certification in Students with Disabilities

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Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Initial Instructional Certification
Students must provide a copy of their initial New Jersey P-3 instructional certificate.
Prerequisites 1
FSHD 512	Child Development I: Theories of Child Development
READ 500	Literacy Foundations
Required Courses
ECSE 502	Sociocultural Context of Disability and Inclusive Education	3
ECSE 505	Learning and Development in Children With and Without Disabilities	3
ECSE 506	Observation and Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities: Birth to Age 8	3
ECSE 508	Strengthening Partnerships with Families of Children with Disabilities	3
ECSE 509	Principles and Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	3
ECSE 511	Advanced Teaching Practices in Inclusive Early Childhood Education	3
READ 519	Language and Early Literacy Development	3
Total Credits		21

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If not taken previously, complete these courses or their equivalents as approved in writing by the GPC for an additional 3-6 credits.