Program Details
You can help facilitate student achievement with the Master of Education in Special Education from NSU. This online gifted and special education master’s degree offers prescriptions of study in such areas as:
- Gifted education
- Early intervention
- Mild/moderate special education (for elementary, middle, and secondary levels)
The online gifted and special education program pulls from advanced coursework and instructional methods. Candidates complete classes in educational foundation and application areas. Further studies fall under your selected concentration as well as support areas.
% 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
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
- This program meets Louisiana certification standards. Applicants should check their state of residence.