GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The Graduate School offers course work for the Master’s Degree in educational leadership, counseling, and curriculum and instruction. Areas of specialization are listed below. Add on certification programs are offered in gifted education and educational technology facilitation. Programs are also offered for initial Louisiana teacher certification.

Both alternate routes in teacher certification require that potential candidates successfully pass all parts of Praxis I and the subject area Praxis II test. MAT candidates must also meet all graduate school admissions requirements.

Educational Leadership

Professional preparation in educational leadership is offered which leads to certification as an educational leader (principal or instructional supervisor. You must be a certified teacher to enter into this program.

Curriculum and Instruction - Professional preparation for leadership in curriculum and instruction is offered in the following specialized areas:

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Reading Specialist
• Special Education

You must be a certified teacher to enter into this program.

Counseling

Professional preparation for counselors in school and post-secondary educational settings, as well as non-school agencies is offered. Counseling programs meet all requirements for state certification.

• School Counseling
• Community Counseling

TEACHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

• Special Education (Mild/Moderate)
• Secondary Education (Mathematics and Science)
• MAT Degree Programs (36 hours)
  • Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
  • Special Education (Mild/Moderate)
  • Secondary Education (All secondary areas)

For more information, visit Teach Louisiana

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