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Post-Master's Certification Programs

Post-Master’s Certification Only Program Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (program code 26967C)

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Dr. Marie Segal
Room: Child Study Institute (CSI) Room 111
Phone: (908) 737-5400
Email: msegal@kean.edu

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 train competent, capable, completely prepared professional learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants to effectively function in a variety of settings diagnosing, assessing, and remediating individuals who require 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 admission requirements:

• · Master’s Degree
• · Standard New Jersey or out-of-state instructional certificate
• · GRE (Graduate Record Exam) or MAT (Miller Analogies Test) scores
• · Furnish an appropriate scholarly writing sample
• · Departmental interview may be required

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• · 24 credits
• · Practicum and Internship
• · Minimum Three years teaching experience required for certification

Prerequisite: SPED 2025 Human Exceptionality or equivalent

*Must be taken as the culmination of this program.

Total of 24 credits to complete program