M.A. LD. - Certification as Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
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.
Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible for certification as Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC), the certification required by the state of New Jersey's Department of Education for serving in the LDTC capacity on a Child Study Team.
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.
Admissions Process
All candidates who want to be considered for admission must meet the following criteria:
Evidence of a standard teaching license and three (3) years teaching experience. A Master’s degree is also required for the non-degree LDTC certification
Transcripts with a minimum 3.0 GPA
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Evidence of successful completion of Praxis Exam
Basic Core - (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 |
* EDUC6743 is a Pre-requisite for all courses.
Specialization - (17 Credits)
| EDUC6745 | Principles & Practices of Collaboration and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDUC7623** | Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC7624** | Correction of Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC8623 | Practicum in Diagnostics and Remedial Techniques I | 3 |
| EDUC8628 | Practicum in Diagnostics and Remedial Techniques II | 3 |
| _________ | Clinical Practicum | 2 |
** EDUC6745 or EDUC6746 is a Pre-requisite.
Elective Courses (6 Credits)
| EDUC6744 | Foundations: Historical, Philosophical, & Legal Issues Related to Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC6797 | Clinical Practicum: Multisensory Math | 3 |
| EDUC6796 | Clinical Practicum: Reading Comprehension | 3 |
| EDUC6584 | Computers as Teacher's Aid | 3 |
| EDUC6762 | Educational Programming for the Socially Maladjusted and Emotionally Disturbed Student | 3 |
Non-Degree Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC)
For teachers who possess a master’s degree in education or a related field and three years of teaching experience with special populations and Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification.
| EDUC6743 | Introduction to Students with Disabilities in School and Community | 3 |
| EDUC6745 | Principles & Practices of Collaboration and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDUC6746 | Learning Environment and Effective Management of Teaching & Learning. | 3 |
| EDUC6747 | Multisensory Reading Instruction for Students with Reading Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC6626 | Neurophysiological Basis of Learning Problems | 3 |
| EDUC6627 | Orientation to School Testing | 3 |
| EDUC7623 * | Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC7624 * | Correction of Learning Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC8623 * | Practicum in Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques I | 3 |
| EDUC8628 * | Practicum in Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques II | 3 |
*The Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) certification program requires these four asterisked courses to be taken at Fairleigh Dickinson toward 30 credits of graduate course work stipulated by the State of New Jersey for the LDTC certification. Other graduate work also may qualify toward the credits required by the state. Certified teachers interested in pursuing certification should contact the School of Education for a review of the graduate course work.
NOTE: A minimum B+ in both EDUC7623 (Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities) and EDUC7624(Correction of Learning Disabilities) is required for admission to EDUC8623 (Practicum in Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques I). A minimum of B+ in EDUC8623 is required for admission to EDUC8628 (Practicum in Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques II).
For More Information
Fairleigh Dickinson University
School of Education
Learning Disabilities Program
1000 River Road • T-BH2-01
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: 201-692-2862 or 201-692-2089
