Special Education A William Paterson bachelor's or master's degree with a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) endorsement can prepare you for a career as a teacher of students with disabilities working with students with diverse learning and social needs in a variety of special education programs. A William Paterson University post-master's Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (LDT-C) endorsement can prepare you for a career as a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant to serve as the LDT-C on the child study team in New Jersey schools. A William Paterson University alternate route endorsement in Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) can prepare you for a career as a teacher of students with disabilities working with students with diverse learning and social needs in a variety of special education programs. Disability Studies As the number of individuals with disabilities increases, there is a growing need for professionals from a wide range of disciplines who can apply a nuanced view of disability to practice their discipline. While the most obvious application is in education and human services, including social work and health care, graduates can go on to careers or graduate studies in law, public health, public policy, government, law enforcement, mental health counseling, or social work. Professional Counseling A William Paterson University degree in professional counseling with school counseling concentration can prepare you for a career as a school counselor in the state of New Jersey. The clinical mental health counseling concentration directly leads to eligibility as a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), the first step towards obtaining the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in the state of New Jersey. (NOTE: A passing score on the National Certification Exam is required in order to apply for the LAC and/or LPC.)
