Knowledge of the Learner and the Learning Environment (6 credit hours)
Entrance into these courses requires a bachelor’s degree and a 2.5 GPA.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDUC 421 Current Practices and Strategies in Teaching |
This core first course, taken with regular education cohorts, will provide special education candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish successful partnerships with regular education teachers. | 3 semester hours |
| PSYC 519 Advanced Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
The physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of the individual at successive ages throughout the lifespan. | 3 semester hours |
Methodology and Teaching (18 credit hours)
Prior to enrolling in any courses in this block, students must:
- make a C or better in courses in the knowledge block,
- submit passing scores on the Praxis I,
- submit passing scores on content specialty areas of Praxis II and
- have a 2.5 undergraduate/graduate GPA.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDUC 321 Reading in the Secondary School |
This course focuses on the theory and practice of providing for the instructional needs of the secondary school students in all content areas as reflected by reading ability | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 441 Multicultural Education for Teachers |
Preparation for teaching in a diverse society. Field experiences required. | 3 semester hours |
| EDCI 510 Advanced Methods in HPED K-12 |
Description of teaching functions, the skills that constitute those functions, and the principles that guide their selection and use in the elementary and secondary school. | 3 semester hours |
| EDCI 513 Advanced Methods in Classroom Management |
This course will provide the candidate with research and analysis of current classroom management theories and models and their application as tools for effective decision-making in the classroom. | 3 semester hours Offered in spring and summer only. |
| EDCI 514 Science of Physical Education |
This course focuses on the physiological, biomechanical, and motor developmental applications to teaching sport and exercise. |
3 semester hours |
Internship (6 semester hours)
A candidate must pass the appropriate Praxis PLT exam for elementary, middle or secondary certification and maintain a 2.5 GPA to enter the internship. A candidate must complete all coursework, unless given permission by the dean of education, before being permitted to enroll in the internship. Students must also have an assigned mentor and an agreement by the school’s principal to evaluate their teaching. Lab fees required.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDUC 451-452 Internship in Teaching |
Candidates will enroll in an internship for two consecutive semesters | 6 semester hours |
This outline of courses is provided for information only.
It is not a prescription for certification, and requirements may be changed by the Louisiana Department of Education. Dr. Jones or Dr. Stall must sign all prescriptions.
Please verify the correct Praxis exams you must take. They are subject to change.