Program Details
NSU offers initial Louisiana teacher certification through its Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education, Grades 6-12. This online secondary education master’s degree provides a path for those with a non-education bachelor’s degree to obtain their teaching certification. Candidates can select a content area such as:
- Biology
- Business
- Family and consumer sciences
- Speech
The online secondary education graduate program accepts students in the summer, fall, or spring semesters. Besides the required coursework, all students must pass the PRAXIS II pedagogy exam and complete an internship in teaching.
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
2.5 or above (4.0 scale)Admission Tests
ACT/SAT, PRAXISApplication Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- Meets Louisiana certification requirements. Out-of-state applicants should check their state’s criteria.