Special Education: Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

School of Education and Human Services

Oakland University's Specific Learning Disability Education degrees focus on broader concepts of learning, instruction and development as well as in-depth preparation in the area of specific learning disability. Applicants should have or be eligible for a Michigan teacher certification. A practicum in an approved classroom is required and included in the program.

Delivery Type: 100% online with practicum/student teaching completed at an approved site (if applicable)

Credit required: 

• MEd in Special Education with concentration in Specific Learning Disorder - 40 credits
• Graduate Certificate in Specific Learning Disability Education: Basic - 32 to 40 credits
• Graduate Certificate in Specific Learning Disability Education: Advanced - 20 to 36 credits

Cost of degree: Tuition rates

Projected National Average Salary: $35,800

Projected National Job Growth: 6.4%

Career Opportunities: Education, community and social service, business development, healthcare services

Who should apply:
Master's Degree: Teachers and educators who would like to complete an advanced degree as well as add the Specific Learning Disability endorsement to their current teaching certificate.

SLD Education: Advanced Certificate:  Teachers who already have one or more special education endorsements who would like to add the Specific Learning Disability endorsement to their current teaching certificate.

SLD Education: Basic Certificate: Teachers who would like to add the Specific Learning Disability endorsement to their current teaching certificate, but do not currently have any special education endorsements. 

Who is hiring OU grads: School districts across Michigan.

*Data was last reviewed in February 2024. Projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.