Program Overview

Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study

Program Overview

The Rowan Experience

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.

Curriculum

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.

• 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

Admission Requirements

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.

• 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
• Two letters of recommendation from professional sources
• 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.)

Career Outlook

Education Career Paths and Job Opportunities

As a student in our Learning Disabilities Certificate of Graduate Study program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Education.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

• 7/1: Fall Module Entry

Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships

Tuition and Fees

At Rowan University, we work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.

Financial Aid

Rowan 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.

Scholarships

Support 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.