Significant Disabilities
Special Education, MED
Focus Area
Empower students with significant disabilities to reach their full potential with our M.Ed. in Special Education program, focusing on significant disabilities. You’ll become an expert in specialized instruction and support for students with severe cognitive, physical, or sensory impairments. Gain practical strategies for communication, mobility, and life skills development to promote independence and quality of life for individuals with significant disabilities.
Location
Online
Semester Hours
36
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Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation / National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council for Exceptional Children
- Certified teachers in Louisiana may add additional certifications to their teaching certificate such as Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, Mild/Moderate (Grades1-5), Mild/Moderate (Grades 4-8 and Grades 6-12) and Reading Specialist; students completing add-on certifications may be eligible for a post-baccalaureate certificate
- The capstone action research project serves as a culminating experience inviting school and community participation
- Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation / National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Council for Exceptional Children 
Certified teachers in Louisiana may add additional certifications to their teaching certificate such as Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, Gifted Education, Mild/Moderate (Grades1-5), Mild/Moderate (Grades 4-8 and Grades 6-12) and Reading Specialist; students completing add-on certifications may be eligible for a post-baccalaureate certificate 
The capstone action research project serves as a culminating experience inviting school and community participation 
Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups Explore the College and Department
What Can You Be?
Types of Jobs
- Academically Gifted Teacher
- Instructional Coach
- Supervisor/Director of Special Education
- Educational Diagnostician
Types of Employers
- Department of Education
- Educational Agencies
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Public, Private and Parochial School
Contact Us
Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 2018 K
SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402
lindsey.caillouet-2@southeastern.edu