Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Requirements (24 credits)
EDL-502	Development and Learning in Early Childhood	3
EDL-521	Early Childhood Family, School and Community Collaboration in a Diverse Society	3
EDL-522	Early Literacy and Language Development	3
EDL-560	Early Childhood Curriculum Assessment for Inclusive Environments	3
EDL-515	Advanced Literacy Instruction	3
EDS-571	Management of Challenging Behaviors	3
EDS-500	Foundations of Special Education: Child & Adolescent Development and Transition to Adulthood	3
ED-606	Diversity in Education	3
Total Credits		24

1. Applicant must be a certified teacher. (Does not apply to MSEd School Counseling and Student Affairs College Counseling, Autism/ABA or Autism.)
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree with a satisfactory overall GPA per state requirements (see New Jersey Department of Education for details) and a 3.0 in the undergraduate major.
3. Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s competence for this graduate program and professional work.
4. Essay (500 words or more).

(If the applicant is not a certified teacher, the applicant must be enrolled in a specialized alternate route program and be employed in a P-3 position requiring certification.)