Program Details
As a certified teacher in Louisiana, you can gain additional certifications with NSU’s add-on certifications. The Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education Mild/Moderate / Elementary 1-5 is just one of several online graduate programs that can expand your expertise. Topics of study include:
Behavior management and modifications
Interactive teaming and physical and medical management
Instructional practices in special education
Students may earn additional certifications after completing specific courses and passing the relevant PRAXIS exam.
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100% OnlineSchool 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
PRAXISApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Occupational License, Additional Materials May Be Required
Additional Info
- Applicants seeking licensure beyond Louisiana should check their state’s criteria.