Southeastern is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to residents of states other than Louisiana.
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All Southeastern faculty are to follow the Distance Education policy when designing and developing online and/or hybrid courses.
Southeastern Online is a growing branch of Southeastern and we are dedicated to building programs to meet the needs of students. Below is a list of current online options available for 100% online and hybrid degrees. Expand each option to learn more about each program.
Southeastern’s Nursing program prepares professional nurses as caregivers and managers who provide leadership to enhance the health of a diverse community. Students receive education that incorporates professional standards of care and performance, promotes evidenced-based practice and advocates healthcare delivery that meets the needs of the community and advances the nursing profession. Please note that this program is not eligible for flat-rate tuition.
The criminal justice undergraduate program at Southeastern provides students with a theoretical and practical understanding of the criminal justice system. Through academically rigorous coursework, undergraduate research opportunities, internship opportunities, and student organizations, this program prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system or for advanced studies in criminal justice, law, sociology, and related disciplines.
Health Systems Management (or HSM) is a new curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. HSM is “the business of healthcare”. The program focuses on the system of healthcare as a population health phenomenon. This curriculum teaches students the current and trending healthcare systems. It also teaches tools and methods to improve safety and quality in healthcare systems, how to collect and analyze data, and how to focus on outcomes in a healthcare setting. The curriculum introduces the financial aspect of the healthcare system: reimbursement based on outcomes and the “value vs volume” based care that is evolving in today’s healthcare society. It also covers the importance of accreditation for healthcare systems, Health Informatics, and the role it plays in modern healthcare.
The General Studies Program welcomes students with diverse academic pursuits who are interested in bridging the disciplines, widening their personal perspectives and discovering concentrations that fit their interests. An interdisciplinary degree is desirable in a rapidly changing world and provides greater flexibility in creating a curriculum for an undergraduate degree.
Southeastern’s online MBA program focuses on technology (Managing Innovation and Technology – MITech). Learners will understand how managerial decision making, such as strategic planning and resource allocation, are impacted by technology. Graduates will be better prepared to make managerial decisions that evolve as technology evolves.
Learn more about the Managing Innovation and Technology, MBA
The mission of the Master of Arts in Teaching program is to provide a quality program through which teacher candidates demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to have a positive impact on students in their certification area.
To learn more about the MAT and available concentrations, please visit their Program Website.
The mission of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program is to provide a quality program through which certified teacher candidates demonstrate the advanced knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to have a positive impact on student achievement in grades PK-12.
To learn more about the degree and available concentrations, please visit their Program Website.
The mission of the Master of Education in Special Education program is to provide a quality program through which graduate teacher candidates demonstrate the advanced knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to have a positive impact on students with disabilities from birth to age 22.
To learn more about the degree and available concentrations, please visit their Program Website.
The Computer Networking and Administration Program at Southeastern Louisiana University is a graduate-level program that emphasizes knowledge and technical skills needed for the workforce. It prepares graduates for jobs like network administrator, network specialist, network design engineer, system software developer, and system administrator.
Learn more about the Computer Networking and Administration, MS
Southeastern’s Nursing graduate program is a cooperative venture among the nursing units at Southeastern Louisiana University, McNeese State University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Nicholl’s State University. The consortium structure allows students to enroll in courses at any one of the participating universities and receive credit toward a master’s degree. Students in the program study nursing theory, nursing research and issues relative to advanced nursing practice and prepare for roles as nurse practitioners, nurse executives or nurse educators.
Southeastern’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program prepares nurses at the highest level of nursing practice. Today’s health care is more complex than ever, demanding additional education for those assuming leadership roles in caring for patients and assuring quality of care. This program offers doctoral preparation to nurses whose career emphasis is direct clinical nursing practice or areas that support clinical practice, such as administration and health policy development. Students in the program have opportunities for advanced study in evidence-based practice, organizational and systems leadership, health policy and theoretical foundations for advanced practice.
The purpose of the program is to prepare students to become advanced practitioners in Child Life. Child Life Specialists help children and families understand and cope with illness, treatment, and hospitalization. They support coping and adjustment through therapeutic play, diagnostic education, and age-appropriate procedural and surgical preparation. Child Life Specialists also help children plan and rehearse coping skills, teach non-pharmacological pain-management techniques, and utilize other expressive avenues such as art, music, and bibliotherapy to support children and their families during times of stress. Child Life Specialists typically work in pediatric hospitals, but other employment settings may include clinics, rehabilitation centers, palliative care, dental offices, and camps for children with chronic health issues.
The program offers students who have completed a Bachelorâs degree in an area outside of Child Life additional study in Child Life, and the opportunity to complete both the required Practicum and Internship experiences they would have not completed during their previous undergraduate work. The program also includes more rigorous study of Child Life theory and application as well as research, program administration, grant writing, and leadership skills. Those advanced areas of study would be very beneficial for Child Life Specialists who would like to pursue management positions within Child Life programs, or rely on grants to fund their programs.
The Masters of Science in Population Health Management prepares students to be advanced practitioners in the emerging field of Population Health Management.
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The mission of the EdD program in Educational Leadership is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of candidates to allow them to become educational leaders who promote effective school improvement.
This program will enhance the effectiveness of those who need basic business knowledge to be more effective in their professional capacity. Individuals who possess undergraduate degrees in non-business fields but who aspire to managerial or administrative positions, who are considering obtaining an MBA, or who need basic business knowledge to begin or sustain their own business or other entrepreneurial ventures may also be interested in this certificate.
Learn more about the Business Administration Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
This program is fully approved by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing offering completion of the Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate in 4 semesters. Health care initiatives are now stressing the importance of integrative care that incorporates medical and psychiatric care as part of the health care gestalt. This program will therefore meet the needs of a significant number of primary care nurse practitioners who wish to add certification in the psychiatric arena to their practices.
Learn more about the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate
The purpose of the online Graduate Certificate in Sport Management at Southeastern is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to become versatile, independent, and creative professionals who are equipped to successfully lead and manage sport related programs.
The mission of Southeastern’s Human Sciences program is to prepare students for professions which enhance and strengthen the well-being of individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. Through dynamic coursework and a variety of field experiences, students develop the knowledge, skills, and professional characteristics to pursue careers or advance studies in Human Development and Family Studies, Child Life, or Nutrition Education and Promotion.
Today’s Human Sciences professionals practice in multiple settings. They are early childhood, elementary, secondary, university/college, and Extension educators, administrators and managers, human service professionals, researchers, community volunteers, business people, and consultants who address the issues most important to our quality of life. Southeastern’s Human Sciences program is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Your first step after deciding on a program is to apply to Southeastern. You can apply by contacting Application and Admissions and choose the type of student that best describes you.
The Office of Financial Aid has staff who are dedicated to helping you with your financial needs as a student. See the Office of Financial Aid website for information on applying for aid, types of aid, and flat-rate tuition.
You will be contacted by the program coordinator for your chosen degree with a degree plan and information on how to enroll in your classes.
The rest is up to you. Do well in your courses and it will be graduation before you know it. Your education is something no one can take from you. Enjoy your time as part of the pride as a Southeastern lion.