The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Mild/Moderate Special Education is designed for talented professionals from diverse career backgrounds who have non-education baccalaureate degrees and want to earn initial Louisiana teacher certification in Mild/Moderate Special Education and meet the requirements for becoming a “highly qualified” educator. The program is aligned with the standards established by the National Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Louisiana Department of Education requirements for Mild/Moderate Special Education.
The MAT for Mild/Moderate Special Education requires 39 hours of graduate coursework, including a one-year Internship in Teaching or one semester of student teaching. Candidates must present a passing score on the PRAXIS II pedagogy test prior to enrollment in the Internship or student teaching. Courses are offered 100% online. Applicants may begin the program in the summer, fall, or spring semester.
Email: suzanne@nsula.edu or duchardt@nsula.edu
Phone: 318.357.6144 or 318.357.5154
Contact: Ms. Suzanne Williams, Teacher Certification
Dr. Barbara Duchardt, Special Education Coordinator
Admission and Retention Requirements for MAT Degree Programs
Course Rotation for 518A