Certificate Programs
Educational Technology Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Technology is designed to prepare professionals to use educational technology and digital media to design meaningful learning experiences. All courses are aligned with the standards of both the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Students seeking to earn this certificate may either be pursuing a graduate degree in another program or department, or may apply to the Graduate School for non-degree status. Courses completed for the Graduate Certificate are applicable and transferable for used towards the School of Education Master of Arts in Education degree.
Learn more about the Educational Technology Graduate Certificate at this website.
English as a Second Language Add-on Certificate
The add on certificate will introduce you to theories behind teaching English as a Second Language as well as teaching with success in a multicultural society. As countries and cultures become more inter-connected, the foundation of language becomes increasingly important. By completing the state requirements, you will gain knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Introduction to Language & Culture
- Structure of the English Language
- Methods of Teaching ESL
- Curriculum Design for the Multicultural Classroom
This add on certificate is ideal if you would like to teach the English Language to students from other nations who are newly enrolled in primary, intermediate, or secondary grades. Teachers can use the certificate and endorsement to stand out in the job market and to enhance their school system’s rich, inclusive resources.
Current and future licensed teachers may enroll for an Add-On ESL Certificate. To qualify for an English as a Second Language Add-On Certificate, you must hold a valid Type A, B, C, Level 1, 2, or 3 Louisiana certificate or currently be in a teacher preparation program. If you are already a certified teacher then you can either be enrolled in a degree program or non-degree seeking.
Students must complete 12 semester hours from the list of approved courses provided below. The qualifying LSU courses are indicated next to the state requirement. When multiple course numbers are listed, any of the courses will fulfill the state requirement. All ESL courses are offered online and on campus.
Currently enrolled students
Any student who has been admitted to a graduate degree program in a related field is eligible to earn the add-on certificate. Students currently enrolled in a graduate degree program who are interested in completing the ESL Add-on Certificate should email Stan Barrera, PhD.
Non-degree seeking students
Applications and supporting materials for all graduate studies must be submitted through
the LSU Graduate School. Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party
sources must be mailed to: Graduate Admissions, 114 West David Boyd Hall, Baton Rouge,
LA 70803. These paper documents are stored electronically, and departments have access
to all materials submitted by and/or on behalf of a student applying to graduate study.
- Applicants must be certified to teach.
- Applications for admission are received and evaluated throughout the year and are continuously evaluated so that students may be admitted for any semester.
- Email Stan Barrera, PhD and notify him that you are interested in the ESL Add-On Certificate
Instructional Coaching Graduate Certificate
The Instructional Coaching Certificate consists of 12 credit hours designed to develop a deeper understanding of how to nurture and facilitate high performance teaching, increase expertise in identifying struggling and proficient teachers, and improve communication skills. This hybrid program allows students to engage in face-to-face coursework or complete their coursework online. Students gain practical experience by integrating course content with field-based experiences. It helps practicing educators to develop leadership ability for use in the classroom or in expanded roles as: lead teacher, instructional coach, team leader, curriculum developer, department chairperson, new teacher mentor, or special project leader.
Students are required to take 12 credit hours of coursework and may be completed in 3-4 semesters. The Instructional Coaching Certificate program is designed to lead into either the Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction or the Master’s in Educational Leadership. This certificate serves as an entry portal into graduate study. The Instructional Coaching Certificate leads to both an LSU graduate certificate and satisfies Louisiana Department of Education requirements for an Instructional Coaching endorsement.
- GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 hours of an undergraduate degree program, and
- two letters of recommendation documenting an individual’s performance within the field and/or in prior coursework.
EDCI 7930 Seminar (3)*
EDCI 7931 Seminar(3)*
ELRC 7422 (3)
ELRC 7404 I (3)*
* Requirements for endorsement as Instructional Coach.
Contact Us
ESL Certificate
Stan Barrera, PhD
221G Peabody Hall
225-578-0480
esbarreraiv@lsu.edu
Instructional Coaching
Margaret-Mary Sulentic Dowell, PhD
228 Peabody Hall
225-578-5998
sdowell@lsu.edu