Special Education, MED
Focus Area
Empower students with significant disabilities to reach their full potential with our M.Ed. in Special Education program, focusing on significant disabilities. You’ll become an expert in specialized instruction and support for students with severe cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments. Gain practical strategies for communication, mobility, and life skills development to promote independence and quality of life for individuals with significant disabilities.
Location
Online
Required Semester Hours
36
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation / National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council for Exceptional Children
Certified teachers in Louisiana may add additional certifications to their teaching certificate such as Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, Mild/Moderate (Grades1-5), Mild/Moderate (Grades 4-8 and Grades 6-12) and Reading Specialist; students completing add-on certifications may be eligible for a post-baccalaureate certificate
The capstone action research project serves as a culminating experience inviting school and community participation
Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups
Satisfactorily complete and present a capstone action research project.
Must have a valid teaching certificate (i.e. currently active or have had an active certification in the past).
Field experiences in diverse settings
Be recommended for the degree by the student's major professor
Academically Gifted Teacher
Instructional Coach
Supervisor/Director of Special Education
Educational Diagnostician
Department of Education
Educational Agencies
Non-Profit Organizations
Public, Private and Parochial School
Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 2018 K
SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-3726
lindsey.caillouet-2@southeastern.edu
