Program Details
You can earn teacher certification in Mild/Moderate Special Education with the Master of Arts in Teaching in Mild/Moderate, Grades 1-5. This online program also provides certification in a regular content level or area, such as elementary education.
Professionals outside of academia with a bachelor’s degree can work towards their initial teacher certification in Louisiana with this special education master’s degree. Candidates must complete specific requirements to graduate. These include:
- Graduate coursework
- Pass the PRAXIS II pedagogy tests, and
- Participate in a teaching internship to graduate
% 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
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
ACT/SAT, PRAXISApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Meets Louisiana certification requirements. Out-of-state applicants should check their state’s criteria.