Online LDTC Certification
Designed for individuals who have previously earned their master’s degree, our online Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) certification program prepares graduates to collaborate with a child study team to provide research-based instructional strategies to assist students who require additional academic support.
Why choose Rowan Online's LDTC certification program?
A flexible online LDTC certification
Graduates of our online Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants (LDTC) program work in collaboration with other members of a child study team to determine eligibility for special services. LDTCs also consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to provide research-based instructional strategies to assist pupils who are struggling academically. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree in education from another institution, or a master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Special Education or Reading), may apply to the LDTC certification program. This program meets all State of New Jersey requirements for the LDTC certificate. It has also received national recognition for accreditation through the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) for educational diagnosticians.
2025-2026 Academic Year
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Studying for your LDTC certification online at Rowan
Review course topics, tuition information and application requirements—all key pieces of Rowan’s online LDTC certification program.
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online LDTC certification program requires the completion of 27 credits.
LDTC online courses
- Applied Tests and Measurements
- Applied Theories of Learning
- Education and Psychology of Students with Disabilities
- Neurological Bases of Educational Disorders
- Teaching Reading to Students with Disabilities
- Assessment of Learning Disabilities
- Correction of Learning Disabilities
- Advanced Assessment Techniques
- Clinical & Field Experiences in Learning Disabilities
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Information for New Jersey teachers
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a graduate certificate. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you.
Admission Requirements
To begin the admission process for Rowan’s online LDTC certification program, you must submit the following application materials. Once you apply, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application or notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Master's degree (or its equivalent) in education or a related field of study from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Certificate Program Acknowledgement
- 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
- Letters of recommendation should be from professional administrators and include information, which attests to the applicant's ability to pursue a graduate degree. One letter from a current principal or immediate supervisor with direct knowledge of the applicant's potential as a Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant. This letter is to be on the school’s letterhead.
- Minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- NJ Standard Instructional Certificate
- Certificate Program Acknowledgement
- NJ DOE Employment Verification Form
- Program requires at least three years full-time teaching experience in a public or NJ state approved private school for students with disabilities as verified by the NJDOE.
- Interview
- Applicants will be contacted directly by the Faculty Admissions Committee to schedule the interview.
- Additional writing sample upon request
Tuition and Aid
Tuition for Rowan’s online LDTC certification program is $877 per credit. This graduate rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Careers and Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
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