Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant Certification

The program's purpose is to train professional Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultants who are ethical and knowledgeable of current practices in the special education field; and who can effectively assess, diagnose, and remediate PK-12 students who stand to benefit from special education and/or related services.

The program’s design follows a cohort model in which specific competencies are presented sequentially integrating the background and experience of the professional. Students are admitted in the Fall and follow a sequence of courses with their cohort beginning in the Fall of Year One leading to the culminating Internship (SPED 5490) in a PK-12 school-based setting. This program is offered in a Fully Remote modality. As an additional benefit to students, an optional evening workshop is provided during the SPED 5422 course to provide hands-on training for clinical evaluation tools used by LDT/Cs. This provides those able to attend with a chance to practice with peers and to receive feedback and guidance from your instructor.

The Fully Remote modality affords students the flexibility of no campus requirements, while still benefiting from peer and instructor interactions. All courses consist of a mix of synchronous sessions and asynchronous weeks. Typically, you will meet with your class on Zoom about four to five times over the course of the semester with the remaining weeks being asynchronous (online coursework, but no Zoom class).

Our LDT/C program is fully approved by the New Jersey Department of Education. Successful completion of the program meets the required state standards of the NJDOE and leads to standard certification as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant.

Successful completion of the program meets the required state standards of the New Jersey Department of Education and leads to standard certification as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant.

• 24 credits
• SPED 5005 is waived for candidates who possess the TOSD endorsement.
• Internship (90 clinical hours)
• Admits only in the Fall semester
• Candidates must have a valid New Jersey teaching certificate and a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience. 

Coursework 

In addition to the University’s admissions requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree and master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended 
• Copies of all valid New Jersey Teaching Certifications
• A letter from the school administrator/school district on official letterhead documenting at least three-years of full-time teaching experience is required. Only full-time teaching experience is considered
• Written statement (1-2 pages) detailing why you are pursuing this certification and future goals
• Professional Resume/CV
• TOEFL score (for non-native English speakers)

Transferring Credits into the Program*

Other Colleges/Universities

• Two (2) courses from another accredited institution of higher education may be accepted if the credits are within six (6) years of previous graduate work.
• Please submit applicable coursework descriptions with your application.

Kean University Credits

• Courses may be accepted if within the 6-year limit of previous graduate work and pending department review.
• Candidates will meet with the program coordinator to determine transfer eligibility and entrance into an established cohort.