MED
Advance your expertise and make a lasting impact on the lives of students with exceptionalities through our M.Ed. in Special Education program. Designed to prepare highly qualified and effective educators, this program equips you with the pedagogical knowledge, specialized skills, and leadership abilities needed to support diverse learners from birth to 12th grade.
Through intensive study in your chosen area of concentration, you’ll gain the tools to provide professional services, advocate for students, and implement high-quality instruction that meets rigorous state and national standards. We offer multiple concentrations within this program, allowing you to tailor your studies to your professional goals.
Location
Online
Required Semester Hours
36
Cate Teacher Education Center, Room 2018 K
SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402
lindsey.caillouet-2@southeastern.edu
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 
The capstone action research project serves as a culminating experience inviting school and community participation 
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 
Lekotek, a toy lending library with child and family support, offers pedagogical experiences for students and opportunities for collaboration with schools and community groups