Southeastern offers add-on certification programs for certified teachers through graduate degree and non-degree options. Non-degree courses are embedded in master’s degrees, allowing non-degree students to choose master’s degree options after enrolling.
Coursework for the programs listed below are offered at Southeastern. Because these are add-on certification areas, coursework is not the only requirement. All requirements, including coursework, are available from the Louisiana Department of Education.
Add-on certification applications are processed by the teacher directly to the Louisiana Department of Education or through his/her district human resources’ staff. Southeastern staff do not process add-on certification applications.
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
KIN 321 or 612 | Motor Development & Learning |
SPED 200 or 600 | Introduction to the Exceptional Child |
KIN 431 or EDUC 407 or MAT 630 | Tests & Measurements |
KIN 491 or 591 | Introduction to Physical Education with Handicapped Individuals |
KIN 492 or 592 | Behavior and Educational Impairment and PE |
KIN 493 or 593 | Chronic Disability and PE |
KIN 494 or 594 | Physical Education Curriculum for Handicapped Children |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
Various | 30 credit hours in the specialty content area* |
* Please see the Louisiana State Department website for a list of acceptable courses. OR A passing score for the PRAXIS specialty area exam in the area of endorsement. | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
Various | Accumulate*
|
EDUC 657 EDUC 661 EDUC 678 | Accumulate 9 semester hours of reading |
* Please see the Louisiana State Department website for a list of acceptable courses. OR A passing score for the PRAXIS Elementary Content exam. (Check the Louisiana State Department website or the PRAXIS website for the current test number and passing scores.) | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
EDUC 416 or 516 | Methods of Teaching ESL |
COMM 410 or 510 or 620 | Introduction to Language and Culture |
ENGL 414 or 524 | Structure of the English Language |
EDUC 428 or 528 | Curriculum Design for the Multicultural Classroom |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
EDUC 657 or 658 EDUC 661 or 664 | 6 semester hours of reading* |
Various | 30 credit hours in the specialty content area** |
* Or, achieve a passing score for the PRAXIS Teaching Reading exam. ** Please see the Louisiana State Department website for a list of acceptable courses. OR A passing score for the PRAXIS specialty area exam in the area of endorsement. | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
EDUC 657 or 677 | Foundations of Reading |
EDUC 661 or 678 | Diagnosis and correction of reading to include a Practicum (6 semester hours) |
EDUC 665 or 666 | |
EDUC 664 | Reading in the Content Area |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
Various | 30 credit hours in the specialty content area* |
* Please see the Louisiana State Department website for a list of acceptable courses. OR A passing score for the PRAXIS Secondary Specialty Area Exam in the specialty content area. | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
Various | 21 credit hours in the specialty content area* |
* Please see the Louisiana State Department website for a list of acceptable courses. OR A passing score for the PRAXIS Secondary Specialty Area Exam in the content area. | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
LSA 405/505 | Elementary/Secondary Library Materials (9 semester hours) |
LSA 610 or LSED 401/501 or LSED 402/502 | |
LSA 610 or LSED 401/501 or LSED 402/502 | |
LSA 403/503 | Organization/Administration of a School Library (6 semester hours) |
LSA 404/504 | |
LSA 580 | School Librarian Practicum* |
*May be replaced with three years of successful experience as a school librarian. | |
The Teacher Leader Endorsement consists of the first two courses in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program. For applicants who wish to pursue the endorsement only and not apply to the Master of Education program, the applicant must apply to Southeastern as a Non-Degree, Add-On Certification student and follow the steps listed below.
The applicant must apply for Non-Degree, Add-On Certification status to Southeastern Louisiana University online through the Graduate Admissions Process website and if the application permits, note that the add on certification is for the Teacher Leader Endorsement in Educational Leadership.
The applicant must submit to the Office of Admissions a copy of one’s valid teaching certificate showing the name of the university through which the teaching certificate was obtained. If the name of the university is not listed, the applicant must submit verification of the university through which the certificate was obtained. This could be an unofficial or official transcript that lists the granting of the teaching certificate on it.
The applicant must submit the required Immunization form to the Office of Admissions.
Admissions will send the completed application to the Dean of the College of Education who in turn will send it to the Program Director for a decision on admission to the program.
Once the applicant has been accepted into the Teacher Leader Endorsement program, permission will be given to register for the two required courses– EDL 610 Research Methods for Educational Leaders and EDL 612 Fostering Vision and Leadership in Educational Environments.
If the applicant later decides to pursue the Masters program, the two courses will count toward the Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership as long as all courses required for the M.Ed. degree can be completed within six years of the date of graduation. However, the applicant must change the admission status to the Educational Leadership Masters program and apply to the Program Director for admission to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program.
Upon successful completion of the two courses, the student must then have the employing district send an Evaluation, Add-On, Course Approval & Name Change Application (Application Type – EV) and any other documents (e.g., transcripts) to the Louisiana State Department of Education to add the new area to the existing teaching certificate.
Please address questions regarding the Teacher Leader Endorsement program to:
Dr. John Hatcher
Assistant Professor
Coordinator for the Master’s Degree Program in Educational Leadership
Southeastern Louisiana University
SLU 10549
Hammond, LA 70402
[email protected]
985 549-5713
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
EDUC 648 | Characteristics/Study of Gifted Individuals |
EDUC 649 | Methods of Teaching the Gifted |
EDUC 618 | Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted |
EDUC 647 | Creative Thinking and Problem Solving OR Curriculum Development for the Gifted |
EDUC 679 | Educational Technology |
EDUC 646 | Three (3) hours in a practicum for academically gifted* |
*Teachers with a master's degree teaching in positions that require gifted certification may be able to use 3 years of successful teaching experience. | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
SPED 682 | Foundations in Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention |
SPED 680 | Understanding and Working with Families of Young Children |
SPED 688 | Assessment in Early Intervention |
SPED 683 | Early Intervention Methods |
SPED 689 | Teaming, Physical and Medical Management in Early Intervention |
SPED 685 | Communication and Literacy in Early Intervention |
EDUC 657 EDUC 677 EDUC 678 | Nine semester hours of reading* |
*Some reading coursework can be used from undergraduate teacher preparation coursework. | |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
SPED 608 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities |
SPED 670 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology |
SPED 612 | Behavioral Support and Intervention |
SPED 613 | Collaborative Teaming |
SPED 663 | Instructional Practices in Special Education |
EDUC 657 | Reading and Literacy (including literacy intervention for students with disabilities) |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
SPED 608 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities |
SPED 670 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology |
SPED 603 | Self Determination and Transition |
SPED 612 | Behavioral Support and Intervention |
SPED 613 | Collaborative Teaming |
SPED 663 | Instructional Practices in Special Education |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
SPED 608 | Assessment and Evaluation |
SPED 603 | Curriculum Development, modifications, and transition planning |
SPED 612 | Behavior Support |
SPED 649 | Instructional Strategies |
SPED 670 | Communication |
SPED 767 | Collaborative techniques and family partnerships |
SPED 650 | Characteristics of students with significant disabilities, physical support, health and safety |
Southeastern Course Used | Louisiana State Department Category |
|---|---|
EDUC 657 (elementary) or 658 (secondary) EDUC 661 | Diagnosis of Reading Problems (6 semester hours) |
EDUC 664 | Foundations of Reading* |
SPED 686 | Applied Learning Theory |
SPED 612 | Behavioral Intervention Strategies, including systematic, behavioral assessment. |
SPED 613 | Consulting Teacher Strategies |
SPED 614 | Precision Assessment & Diagnostic/Prescriptive Strategies |
SPED 708 (SPED 608 will also meet this requirement) | Test Theory |
SPED 710 | Educational Diagnosis |
SPED 716 | Supervised Internship |
* Needed for Secondary or All-Level prepared teachers. Elementary prepared teachers do not need this class. | |