Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study

Program Overview
Our online Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed for teachers who are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills to better serve students with learning difficulties. Key goals and objectives for this program include the further development of educational leaders in supporting students, parents, and colleagues in the field. Students in this program are equipped with the knowledge and skills in the current research on learning disabilities and methods so as to more effectively serve individuals with learning disabilities. Graduates of this program they are trained to be educational collaborators and leaders, to be change agents in their classrooms, and school districts.
Teachers in the state of New Jersey may apply to the Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study program through the New Jersey Teacher Outreach Program (NJTOP®). For more information about NJTOP, click here.
Our Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study program requires the completion of 15 graduate credits (five courses).
An Inside Look at Coursework
Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of coursework for the Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
- Foundations of Learning Disabilities
- Applied Theories of Learning
- Neurological Bases of Educational Disorders
- Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities
- Education and Psychology of Students with Disabilities
Note: The course topics shown above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Submit an application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives:
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
- Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree.
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Interview (Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee to schedule the interview. The interview may be conducted in person or via telephone.)
Application Deadlines
Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.
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Learn MoreRowan University strives to provide students with a variety of financial aid resources needed to support their education by offering grants, loans, work-study and scholarship opportunities.
Learn MoreSupport your educational goals by exploring ways to pay for your degree. At Rowan University, we offer a variety of scholarship opportunities for incoming and continuing students.
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