Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Special Education Leadership
Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Program Details

You can prepare to be a leader in special education services with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Special Education Leadership from LSU. This online gifted and special education master’s degree prepares you to serve the 12 to 15 percent of the student population with special needs.

Educators can transition into school leaders with such study topics as:

  • Facilitating human resource development and empowerment
  • Applied behavior analysis in education
  • Legal and ethical issues in special education
  • Administration and supervision of students

Graduates gain career advancement as instructional coaches for special education or special education team leaders. Others apply their leadership training for roles as department chair or director of special education.

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Louisiana State University-Shreveport is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Additional Materials May Be Required

Additional Info

  • Does not lead to teacher certification