Fairleigh Dickinson University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MA - Leaning Disabilities;MA - Leaning Disabilities/Teacher of Students with Disabilites Certification;MA - Learning Disabilities/Teacher Consultant Certification, Teacher of Students with Disabilities Certification; Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC); Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Certification (Non-Degree Program); Dyslexia Specialist Certificate; Orton-Gillingham Certificate Programs

Program Description:

This 38-credit graduate program is offered for licensed teachers seeking to develop expertise in working with pupils with learning disabilities or other handicapping conditions. It is designed for individuals interested in teaching in inclusive classrooms, resources rooms, self-contained classrooms, or in private practice.


Teachers who successfully complete the master's program will be eligible for certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities, the license required by the state of New Jersey for teaching pupils with learning disabilities in inclusive classrooms such as resources centers, or self-contained classrooms.


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.

Accreditation:

Fairleigh Dickinson University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Evidence of Certification of Eligibility (CEAS) or standard teaching license. Transcripts with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Evidence of successful completion of Praxis Exam.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Format: Campus

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999