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.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram 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 DegreeRecommended 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