Overview

This Teaching - Special Education - Secondary program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is designed for those interested in acquiring initial teaching skills of students with mild/moderate disabilities at the secondary education levels along the special education continuum of placements.

Students who enroll in this program have the opportunity to become certified in both General Education and Special Education Mild/Moderate at the Secondary level.

Career Opportunities

Middle School or High School Teacher
Higher Education Faculty or Staff
School or District Administrator
Instructional Specialist or Instructional Coordinator
Child Care Provider
Staff in Education Related Organization
Tutor
Trainer
Curriculum Developers or Instructional Designer
Instructional Materials Sales Representative

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education of Individuals With Exceptionalities
Theories and Practice for Secondary Level Behavioral Interventions
Consultation and Collaboration in Special Education
Technology Issues in Special Education
Vocational and Secondary Transitional Planning
Methods for Secondary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Advanced Literacy for Content Area Teachers
Language and Literacy Development
Teaching Students with Dyslexia
Assessment and Evaluation for Secondary Students With Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Content Area Intervention for Students With Disabilities
Secondary Internship in Inclusive Special Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

36-39

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching Secondary Education View 347 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements, you must also submit:

Although not required for matriculation into the MAT graduate program, passing PRAXIS scores in the appropriate content area to your degree are required to receive a Practitioner License and to begin Residency.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12788 USD / year

≈ 12788 USD / year
Out-of-State

11956 USD / year

≈ 11956 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5092 USD / year

≈ 5092 USD / year

Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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