Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's)

Tuition is Tuition for the programme is $450 per credit hour for in-state students and $600 per credit hour for out-of-state students., while the application deadline for Master in Elementary Education and Teaching (Master's) is Dec 1, 2026.

This programme prepares teachers to instruct elementary students in grades 1-5 with mild to moderate disabilities. It combines special education and general elementary education training in a single degree. Students complete two real-world internships in classroom settings. The programme emphasizes inclusive teaching strategies and practical classroom application.

Focus areas include Elementary Education, Special Education, Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Inclusive Teaching, Classroom Management, Data-Driven Instruction.

The programme requires 36 credits distributed across coursework, two practicum experiences, and a capstone project. All courses are delivered online with structured internship components.

Graduates qualify to teach in elementary school classrooms and work as special education teachers or resource specialists for students with mild to moderate disabilities.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Required documents include transcripts, a personal statement, and a resume. A background check is required before practicum placement.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. Online with two required on-site internships; part-time and full-time options available; typically completed in two years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 94% of applicants.

For more than 140 years, Northwestern State University of Louisiana has served students from its historic home in Natchitoches. What began as a long-standing Louisiana institution has grown into a university offering more than 100 areas of study, career-focused preparation, and flexible routes for traditional students, transfers, working adults, and military learners.

Academic options span technology, healthcare, education, the arts, public service, communication, criminal justice, English, and nursing. Programs combine classroom learning with practical experience. Nursing students develop clinical skills in healthcare settings, communication students can work in campus media and live broadcasts, and criminal justice students can apply their studies through internships. NSU also offers online study, graduate degrees, an Associate of General Studies, engineering technology, allied health, and Louisiana Scholars’ College. Classes average 15 students, with a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Natchitoches is NSU’s historic home, with modern facilities, classrooms, residence halls, student spaces, and specialized learning facilities. Students can choose from more than 100 clubs and activities and 14 NCAA Division I sports teams. The First Year Experience connects students with people, programs, and resources for academic success and personal growth. International students are part of the NSU community, including campus events created to welcome them. NSU also serves students at instructional sites in Shreveport, CENLA, and Leesville.