LDA CT supports all professionals who specialize in the study of learning disabilities. LDA CT looks to build connections and partnerships with experts and specialists who dedicate their work towards better understanding learning disabilities, the symptoms, eligibility and identification criteria, and services and interventions determined as effective in supporting individuals with LD.
Undergraduate and Graduate Special Education and Specialized Learning Disabilities Programs offered at Connecticut public and private colleges and universities:
Southern Connecticut State University
Department of Special Education Programs
-SPECIAL EDUCATION, M.S.- LEARNING DISABILITIES 11
-SPECIAL EDUCATION, POST-BACCALAUREATE TEACHER CERTIFICATION
-SPECIAL-ELEMENTARY EDUCATION COLLABORATIVE, B.S.
-SPECIAL EDUCATION K-12, B.S.
http://catalog.southernct.edu/undergraduate/programs-and-degrees/special-education-k-12-bs.html
-READING, M.S. - REMEDIAL READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
-REMEDIAL READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS, GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
University of Connecticut (UCONN)
-Special Education, PhD
https://specialed.education.uconn.edu/doctoral-program-overview/
-Special Program in Education
https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply/first-year/special-programs/education
-Special Education MS/6th Year
https://specialed.education.uconn.edu/masterssixth-year-program-overview-2/
-General Information on Special Education Programs
https://specialed.education.uconn.edu
Central Connecticut State University
-Special Education: Specialization for Initial Certification or Teachers Seeking Cross Endorsement, M.S.
-Special Education: Specialization for Special Education Teachers, M.S.
https://www2.ccsu.edu/program/SpecialEducationSpecializationforSpecialEducationTeachers_MS
-Special Education: Specialization in Inclusion and Transition, M.S.
https://www2.ccsu.edu/program/SpecialEducation-InclusionandTransition_MS
-Reading and Language Arts Sixth-Year Certificate
https://www2.ccsu.edu/program/6YearCertinReadingandLanguageArts
Western Connecticut State University
-Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education / TESOL
https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/grad2021/sps/programs/master-of-arts-in-teaching/
University of Bridgeport
-Reading and Language Arts Consultant Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Studies
-Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Studies
Housatonic Community College
-Early Childhood Inclusive Education (EA99)
https://catalog.housatonic.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=25&poid=2631
-Human Services Certificate: Disabilities Specialist (EJ72)
https://catalog.housatonic.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=25&poid=2663
Norwalk Community College
-Social and Behavioral Science Programs: EDU 202 Teaching Strategies for Special Needs, ECE 215 The Exceptional Learner
http://catalog.norwalk.edu/content.php?catoid=7&navoid=530
Quinnipiac University
-MS Special Education
https://www.qu.edu/schools/education/programs/online-masters-degree/special-education/
-Special Education Certificate of Completion
https://www.qu.edu/schools/education/programs/online-graduate-certificate/special-education/
Need postsecondary education accommodations or help with locating the Office of Disability Services for a particular Connecticut college or university? See below to find website links and contact information to help support your postsecondary education goals.
Office of Student Disability Services
Disability Support
Student AccessAbility Services
Accessibility Office
https://www.qu.edu/student-life/diversity-and-inclusion/accessibility/