Degree Requirements

Special Education Core

Required (12 credits)

• 15:293:522     Learning Disabilities
• 15:293:525     Psychology of the Exceptional Child 
• 15:293:526     Identification & Assessment of Learning Disabilities
• 15:293:527     Remediation of Learning Disabilities

Select 2 from the following (6 credits)

• 15:293:521     Mental Retardation & Other Developmental Disabilities
• 15:293:529     Instructional Decision Making in Special Education
• 15:293:610     New Jersey Special Education Law
• 15:293:630     Current Topics in Special Education

Educational Statistics, Measurement & Evaluation Core (6 credits) 

• 15:291:531    Statistical Methods I (previously 16:960:531)
• 15:291:515    Psychometric Theory I

Learning, Cognition, Development (6 credits)

Recommended (or other LCD course approved by advisor)

• 15:295:580     Psychology of Learning
• 15:290:583     Biological Bases of Learning

Electives (6 credits outside of the Special Education Program)

Total Credits: 36                        

**No certification accompanies this degree.  Individuals interested in initial teacher certification in special education should contact the Office of Academic Services, 732-932-7496 ext. 8923.