Special Education (MAT) with TOSD for Alternate Route Completers

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Please note this option is only open to students who have completed the New Pathways to Teaching in NJ Program (NPTNJ) or P3 Alternate Route program. If you have not completed any alternate route program at NJCU, you would apply to our regular MAT TOSD program here.

Application Deadlines:

Domestic Applicants:
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*Deadlines are subject to change. Deadline extensions may be granted on a case by case. Please contact Graduate Admissions for more information gradadmissions@njcu.edu 

Special Education (MAT) with endorsement in:

  • Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD)

Admission requirements:

  • A completed graduate application form, including a $55 non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcripts from all previous U.S. colleges attended or official  course-by-course evaluation of any foreign transcripts*
  • NPTNJ program completion form
  • A copy of any teaching certification (a list of your certifications can be downloaded on )

Pre-requisites:

  • Must