Add-On Certification
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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.
Current Louisiana Department of Education policy requires a final grade of C or better on all courses to be used for add-on certification.
Add-on Certification Programs
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 |
|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|
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. | |
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 |
|---|---|
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 |
|---|---|
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. | |
The Teacher Leader add-on certification program is offered through the Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations.