Early Childhood Graduate Endorsement
| 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-500 | Foundations of Special Education: Development Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| EDS-530 | Research Issues and Trends in Special Education | 3 |
| ED-606 | Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
- Applicant must be a certified teacher. (Does not apply to MSEd School Counseling and Student Affairs College Counseling, Autism/ABA or Autism.)
- 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.
- Two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s competence for this graduate program and professional work.
- 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.)