Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Post Master’s Certification
Dr. Joseph A. Hogan, Ed.D., Program Coordinator
Office: Hennings Hall, Room: 312
Phone: 908-737-3845
E-mail: jhogan@kean.edu
Program Description
This program leads to certification as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant (LDT/C) in the state of New Jersey. The program is designed for the experienced teacher who wants to advance to a position on a Child Study Team. Its purpose is to prepare competent, capable, fully prepared professional Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultants to effectively function in a variety of settings assessing, diagnosing, and remediating individuals who require 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 entering the program. Students are admitted in the Fall and will follow a sequence of courses as a cohort beginning in the Fall of Year One leading to the culminating Internship experience in a PK-12 school-based setting. This program is offered in a fully remote modality with synchronous and asynchronous courses. SPED 5422 provides an optional evening residency session to provide hands-on training for clinical evaluation tools used by LDT/Cs.
The process is reflective, integrating past experiences and knowledge while studying current practices to build competent skills for the future professional. Ethical considerations for clients, as well as the value of each individual, are highlighted. This program meets the required state standards of the New Jersey Department of Education leading to standard certification as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant.
Admission Requirements (Fall Admittance Only):
In Addition to the University’s Admissions requirements:
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education or a related field with a minimum cumulative graduate degree GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). The cumulative GPA inclusive of all programs attended will also be considered as part of the application.
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Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
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Copies of all valid New Jersey Teaching Certifications
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A letter from the school administrator/school district on official letterhead documenting at least three years of full-time teaching experience is considered
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Written statement (1-2 pages) detailing why you are pursing this certification and future goals
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Professional resume/CV
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TOEFL score (for non-native English speakers)
Transfer of Credits
- Two courses from another institution of higher learning may be accepted provided credits are within six (6) years of previous graduate work.
- Course work descriptions must be submitted with application.
Kean University Credits
- Courses previously taken at Kean may be accepted if they fall within the (6) six year limit of previous graduate work. Acceptance is pending review of courses by coordinator.
*Students with transfer credits from Kean University or another institution will meet with the program coordinator to determine entrance into an already established cohort.
Program Requirements
- 24 credits
- Maintain 3.0 Cumulative GPA throughout program completion
- Practicum and internship (90 Clinical hours)
- Minimum three (3) years, successful full-time teaching experience with a valid New Jersey teaching certificate required for certification.
Program Requirements 24
Fall - Year 1
| SPED 5000 | PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR | 3 |
| SPED 5402 | THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA | 3 |
Spring - Year 1
Summer - Year 1
Fall - Year 2
| SPED 5423 | CORRECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF LEARNING DISABILITY | 3 |
| SPED 5420 | LEARNING THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS | 3 |
Spring - Year 2
| SPED 5490 | INTERNSHIP FOR LEARNING CONSULTANTS | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 24