| The School of Education offers the following graduate programs with a specialization in Special Education: |  |
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | LSU offers an Advanced Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in special education. The degree program is designed to expand the knowledge of certified special education teachers beyond initial teacher preparation by integrating knowledge and skills in the following specialty areas: (a) assessment and evaluation; and (b) instructional and behavioral support. Guided by the strong conviction that effective instruction for students with disabilities must be child centered, data driven, and outcome oriented, the M.Ed. in special education meets national and state standards and expectations set forth by organizations including the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), and Louisiana Blue Ribbon Commission for advanced programs. | Click here for more information about the M.Ed. program |
| Certificate of Education Specialist (Ed.S.) | The Certificate of Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program with a specialization in Special Education is intended primarily for teachers. This program provides in-depth opportunities for further professional growth and specialization for persons who have completed the master’s degree. A minimum of 60 hours of graduate credit—which may include the master’s degree—is required. | Click here for more information about the Ed.S. program |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Special Education prepares scholars and leaders in the field. The Ph.D. is a research degree; thus students are expected to engage in and present research while completing the degree. The Ph.D. prepares students to enter a variety of fields in education. | Click here for more information about the Ph.D. program |
For more information about graduate programs in Science Education, please contact:
Dr. Paul Mooney
213 Peabody Hall
pmooney@lsu.edu
225-578-2360