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 210 Adolescent Psychology |
This course focuses on the behavior and activities of the adolescent. Field experiences are required. | 3 semester hours |
Methodology and Teaching (15 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 and
- have a 2.5 undergraduate/graduate GPA.
| Course | Description | Credit |
| EDUC 321 Reading in the Secondary School |
This course focuses on theory and practice of providing for the instructional needs of the secondary school student in all content areas as reflected by reading ability | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 368 Methods for Teaching Diverse Learners |
This course focuses on the knowledge and application of methods for teaching students with diverse learning needs. | 3 semester hours |
| EDCI 506 Foundations of Educational Assessment |
This course will introduce the classroom teacher to elements of measurement and assessment and the role they play in assessment of the curriculum, lesson planning and instructional processes. | 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. |
| EDUC 307 Methods of Instruction in Business Education OR |
This course focuses on the examination and application of methods and materials for teaching Secondary Business Education. | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 309 Methods of Instruction for Secondary subjects OR |
This course focuses on the examination and application of methods and materials for teaching Secondary Subjects. | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 314 Methods of Instruction in Secondary Social Studies OR |
This course focuses on the examination and application of methods and materials for teaching Secondary Social Studies Education. | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 316 Methods of Instruction in Secondary English OR |
This course focuses on the examination and application of methods and materials for teaching Secondary English Education. | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 318 Methods of Instruction in Secondary Mathematics OR |
This course focuses on the examination and application of methods and materials for teaching Secondary Mathematics Education. | 3 semester hours |
| EDUC 319 Methods of Instruction in Secondary Science |
This course focuses on the examination and application of methods and materials for teaching Secondary Science Education. | 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.