Special Education, Graduate Certificate
The 18-credit graduate certificate in Special Education is designed to support teachers by equipping them with a strong foundation in related research and opportunities to apply their understandings in real-world contexts for students with exceptionalities.
Requirements for those students who are not seeking the Special Education Add-On Endorsement from the Louisiana Department of Education:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| EDUC 6500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 6510 | Collaborative Teaming | 3 |
| EDUC 6520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6530 | Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 6540 | Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavioral Intervention Planning | 3 |
| Choose one course from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Self-Determination and Transition | ||
| Fundamentals of Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Requirements for those students who are seeking the Special Education Add-On Endorsement in Mild/Moderate: 1-5 in the State of Louisiana:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 6500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 6510 | Collaborative Teaming | 3 |
| EDUC 6520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6530 | Reading and Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 6540 | Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavioral Intervention Planning | 3 |
| EDUC 6560 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
* To be eligible for the Add-On Endorsement, you must have a valid Louisiana teaching certificate as set forth in the LDOE requirements. Additional requirements, including Praxis requirements, are also listed on the LDOE website. Please note that effective September 1, 2024, students must complete six (6) semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy and pass the adopted Teaching of Reading Praxis exam.
Requirements for those students who are seeking the Special Education Add-On Endorsement in Mild/Moderate: 4-8 in the State of Louisiana:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 6500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 6510 | Collaborative Teaming | 3 |
| EDUC 6520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6540 | Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavioral Intervention Planning | 3 |
| EDUC 6550 | Self-Determination and Transition | 3 |
| EDUC 6560 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
* To be eligible for the Add-On Endorsement, you must have a valid Louisiana teaching certificate as set forth in the LDOE requirements. Additional requirements, including Praxis requirements, are also listed on the LDOE website. Please note that effective September 1, 2024, students must complete nine (9) semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy and pass the adopted Teaching of Reading Praxis exam.
Requirements for those students who are seeking the Special Education Add-On Endorsement in Mild/Moderate: 6-12 in the State of Louisiana:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 6500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 6510 | Collaborative Teaming | 3 |
| EDUC 6520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6540 | Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavioral Intervention Planning | 3 |
| EDUC 6550 | Self-Determination and Transition | 3 |
| EDUC 6560 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
* To be eligible for the Add-On Endorsement, you must have a valid Louisiana teaching certificate as set forth in the LDOE requirements. Additional requirements, including Praxis requirements, are also listed on the LDOE website. Please note that effective September 1, 2024, students must complete nine (9) semester hours in the teaching of reading and literacy and pass the adopted Teaching of Reading Praxis exam.
Program String and Field of Study: PACER_GR, MSPD
For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.