Earn an Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mild-Moderate Special Education from LSUA
Focuses on supporting students with high-incidence disabilities
Teaches assessment, IEP development, and progress monitoring
Flexible online format with live, real-time interaction with instructors
Prepares graduates to complete required Praxis exams based on current certification
Designed to equip educators with practical skills to help students with special needs succeed
Accredited
Admissions
Applicants must be employed as a certified teacher in Louisiana with a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Apply by
Apr 6, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
Which Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is Right for You?
Tuition
LSUA programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, making it easier to plan for the cost of your degree. You may also be able to save more by transferring eligible credits.
Tuition & Fees
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. For the PBC in Mild-Moderate Special Education, you are able to transfer up to 75% of previous credits.
- 18 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $1,700
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $6,120
- Total cost with fees
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Special Education (Grades 1-5) Mild-Moderate allows individuals who are already state-certified teachers to complete the coursework required for add-on certification in Special Education (Grades 1-5) Mild to Moderate.
Courses
Special Education Grades 1-5, Mild Moderate (18 hours)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
SPED 3701 |
3 |
SPED 3702 |
3 |
SPED 4701 |
3 |
SPED 4703 |
3 |
EDCI 2900 |
3 |
EDCI 4200 |
3 |
Special Education Grades 6-12, Mild-Moderate (18 hours)
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
SPED 2701 |
3 |
SPED 3701 |
3 |
SPED 3702 |
3 |
SPED 4701 |
3 |
SPED 4703 |
3 |
EDCI 2900 |
3 |
EDCI 2700: Characteristics of Exceptional Children is a pre-req for the SPED courses. If an applicant does not have this course, it can be taken online through LSUA. LSUA has a robust transfer policy with 15 Louisiana Colleges and dozens of out-of-state schools included. Courses from schools not in our current policy will be evaluated upon application or an applicant can email online@lsua.edu and request an evaluation of a specific course from a specific school and year. If a student has not taken EDCI 2700, they can still be admitted but must take it as their first course.
What Will I Learn?
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Program completers know the subject matter they are to teach
- Program completers will develop differentiated lessons that reflect learning-theory and research-based strategies
- Program completers will apply the basic principles of teaching and learning
LSU Alexandria's online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Mild-Moderate Special Education (Grades 1-5 program & 6-12 program) is designed to prepare teachers with skills needed to help students with special needs succeed. Once an applicant completes this program, they will need to take Praxis tests for each certificate. The specific Praxis tests required depends on your current certification.
Licensure & Certification
Learn more about specific LSUA programs leading to licensure and certifications.
Why Choose This Program?
Many teachers in Louisiana are asked to teach outside their area of certification. They have three years to get certified within appropriate areas. With more emphasis on inclusion in schools, many teachers are also expected to teach students with a wide range of abilities.
The Department of Education at Louisiana State University at Alexandria has as its mission the promotion of quality instruction, stimulating scholarship, rigorous academic standards, and respect for the dignity of each future teacher, resulting in impacting the lives of these future teachers, their students and the world in which they live.
Careers
This certificate in special education from LSUA makes teachers more versatile in the classroom and opens up more employment opportunities. Additionally, the program’s online format is ideal for busy professionals, so teachers can continue working while learning new skills.
Career Opportunities
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
- Elementary Special Education Teacher
- Secondary Special Education Teacher
