Secondary Certification Teaching Major Learning Disabilities

Major Requirements

A minimum of 30 semester hours is required.

EDC 401Introduction to LD3
EDN 401Strategies for LD3
EDN 403Assessment of the Learner3
EDN 404Assessment Practicum1
EDN 402Socio-vocational Transitions3
PDED 405Sp Ed Legisltn and Litigation3
EDC 417Mgmt of Classroom Behavior3
EDT 430Assistive Technology3
EDC 240Psych of Child Development3
EDD 413LD Elem Directed Teaching2
EDD 420LD Sec Directed Teaching2
EDN 408LD Directed Teaching Seminar2
Supplementary Requirement (not included in the 30 semester hours)
EDC 241Psych: Child Devel Practicum1
Total Credit Hours32

Major Notes:

  1. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for a major.
  2. Initial certification students who elect Learning Disabilities must also select an additional content major from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Economics, English, French, History, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Social Studies, or Spanish.

Program Notes:

  1. Minimum GPA's are required for program completion: 2.75 cumulative, 2.75 in major, 2.75 in minor, and 2.75 in Professional Studies.
  2. Advising Policy:  The student is responsible for complying with requirements described in the Undergraduate Catalog as well as on the Four Phase Checklist.  Students are expected to meet with their College of Education, Health, and Human Services advisor at least once per year and in the term prior to graduation.
  3. Courses taken on a PASS/FAIL basis will NOT be accepted toward program completion.
  4. CEHHS recommends successful program completers for State of Michigan Certification, however, it is ultimately up to the State of Michigan to issue certificates.  Certain offenses on a criminal record can keep individuals from obtaining teacher certification.  Please refer to The Revised School Code, Act 451 of 1976, section 380.1539b.
  5. Initial certification program students must have passing scores on the appropriate MTTC subject area test reported to the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and Human Services by electronic delivery or direct mail from Pearson Evaluation Systems prior to student teaching. 
  6. Certified teachers pursuing an endorsement in a post-degree program must complete all program requirements and have passing scores on the appropriate MTTC subject area test reported to the University of Michigan-Dearborn College of Education, Health, and Human Services by electronic delivery or direct mail from Pearson Evaluation Systems prior to a recommendation being made to the State of Michigan Department of Education.