M.A. in Learning Disabilities
This 38-credit master's degree in learning disabilities is for licensed teachers with experience in special education settings who wish to develop skills for diagnosing learning difficulties and planning instructional programs for pupils from preschool through grades 12.
Fairleigh Dickinson University's program is accredited by Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Program resources include the opportunity for placement at the University's own on-site Center for Clinical Teaching; an affiliation with Hackensack University Medical Center; and practicum experience at St. Rose of Lima School in Newark, N.J.
M.A. in Learning Disabilities Required Courses (15 Credits)
| EDUC6743* | Introduction to Students with Disabilities in School and Community | 3 |
| EDUC6746 | Learning Environment and Effective Management of Teaching & Learning. | 3 |
| EDUC6626 | Neurophysiological Basis of Learning Problems | 3 |
| EDUC6627 | Orientation for School Testing | 3 |
| EDUC6747 | Multisensory Reading Instruction for Students with Reading Disabilities | 3 |
* Pre or corequisite for all courses.
Faculty
Dr. Teresa Oettinger Montani, Program Director
B.A., Hunter College of the City University of New York
M.S., California State University
Ed.D., Rutgers University
Research Interests: Diagnosis, learning disabilities, multisensory mathematics and mathematic disabilities in young children.
Dr. Mary L. Farrell
B.A., M.Ed., University of Rochester
M.Ed., Teachers College, Columbia University
Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
Research Interests: Learning disabilities, dyslexia, multisensory reading and diagnosis.
