This online program is available to those who have already completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Graduation leads to both a Louisiana teaching license and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Students will first complete most required courses for the program and then enter into a two -semester paid teaching internship.

The following certification areas are available:

• Early Childhood Education, PK-grade 3 (Course List)
• Early Childhood Education, PK-grade 3 (Flyer)
• Special Education Integrated Mild/Moderate program grades 1-5 (dual certification in special education and elementary education)
• Special Education Integrated Mild/ Moderate program grades 4-8 (dual certification in special education and content area)
• Special Education Integrated Mild/Moderate program grades 6-12 (dual certification in special education and content area)
• Elementary Education, grades 1-5
• Middle School Education, grades 4-8 (must specify the content area)
• Secondary Education, grades 6-12 (must specify the content area)

For more information, contact Dr. Wendi O’Halloran at ohalloranw@nsula.edu at 318-357-4549.

This intensive, online one-year program is available to those seeking teacher certification. Admission is available to those who have already completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and who meet GPA and licensure test requirements.

The following certification areas of available:

• Elementary Education, grades 1-5
• Middle School Education, grades 4-8 (must specify the content area)
• Secondary Education, grades 6-12 (must specify the content area)

Candidates fulfill a two-semester paid teaching internship requirement supervised by NSU faculty. A total of 18 graduate hours are required for program completion. Up to 12 hours earned in the PREP program may transfer into a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction degree.

Participants must be employed in an NSU-approved teaching position within their certification band. Completion leads to a Louisiana teaching license.

For more information, contact Kristen Walker at walkerkr@nsula.edu or 318-357-4058.

This program leads to Louisiana teacher certification in grades K-12 for instrumental or vocal music. The courses are offered in a hybrid format of online and traditional classroom (33-42 hours).

For more information, contact Dr. Terrie Sanders at sanderst@nsula.edu.