Program Details
For those who heed the calling to improve conditions for those with special needs, NSU offers an Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership & Instruction / Special Education. This online special education graduate degree meets the growing academic needs of specialists in special education.
Designed for certified teachers, the online program imparts advanced skills and knowledge beyond a master’s degree. Candidates might need to take prerequisites to meet the requirements of this rigorous program of study.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Master DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
GREApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Occupational License
Additional Info
- GRE waived with passing Praxis
- Must hold a valid teaching certificate