Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant, Post Master’s - Certification

Advisor: Dr Donna Strigari

HH 311

908-737-3844

Email: [e-mail]

Program Description

This is a program leading to certification as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant and 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, completely prepared professional Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants to effectively function in a variety of settings diagnosing, assessing, and remediating individuals who requires special services. The program’s design includes specific competencies presented sequentially in light of the background and experience of the professional entering the program.

The process is self-reflective, integrating past experiences and knowledge with current practices while determining skills for the future professional. Ethical considerations for clients as well as the value of each individual are highlighted. This program meets the standards of the New Jersey Department of Education Services.

Admission Requirements

In Addition to the University’s Admissions requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree and Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Official transcripts from all institutions attended

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience with valid New Jersey teaching certificate. A letter from the candidate’s school administrator must be provided on letterhead documenting teaching experience.

• Submit a writing sample 1-2 pages in length which details reason to purse this certification and future goals

• Professional Resume/CV

• Departmental interview may be required

• TOEFL(for applicants whose native language is not English)

Transfer of Credits

• Two courses from another institution of higher learning may be accepted provided credits are within six years (6) of previous graduate work.

• Course work descriptions must be submitted with application

• 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 year limit of previous graduate work.

• Acceptance is pending review of courses by coordinator.

Program Requirements

• 24 credits

• Practicum and internship (150 Clinical hours)

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience with a valid New Jersey teaching certificate required for certification

Degree Requirements

Specialization 24

CS 5402	THEORY AND PRACTICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DYSLEXIA	3
SPED 5000	PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR	3
SPED 5005	FOUNDATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL IMPLICATIONS	3
SPED 5050	Assessment in Spec Ed	3
SPED 5420	LEARNING THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS INýINCLUSIVE SETTINGS	3
SPED 5422	SCHOOL-BASED TESTING	3
SPED 5423	CORRECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF LEARNINGýDISABILITY	3
SPED 5490	INTERNSHIP FOR LEARNING CONSULTANTS	3

*SPED 5422, SPED 5423 and SPED 5490: Must be taken consecutively as the culmination of this program.

*Prior to Internship Proficiency Assessment must be passed

Total Credit Hours: 24