Graduate Programs
LSU Shreveport offers thirteen graduate degrees to students who hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Graduate study is much more than a continuation of undergraduate work. It provides students the opportunity to become investigators in special fields of learning, to broaden their professional and cultural background, and to improve their professional skills and competence. The true spirit of graduate study is one of inquiry and the desire to add to one's knowledge.
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MEDCI) is tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate. The MEDCI offers five areas of specialization: Academically Gifted, Educational Technology Facilitation, Library Science, Reading, and Secondary Content Areas. The MEDCI is a 36 to 39-hour program. A teaching certificate is required to enter the MEDCI program.
LSU Shreveport's Master of Health Administration program prepares students for professional middle and upper management positions within healthcare institutions. Such institutions include hospitals and medical centers, medical group practices, pharmaceutical firms, medical technology corporations, health insurance companies, and long term care centers.
The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology program is designed to develop professional counselors and to prepare students for further graduate study in related doctoral programs. The program promotes scholarship, professionalism, excellence in counseling and psychology, and recognizes high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence.
The Master of Science in Kinesiology and Wellness provides this opportunity for health professionals, such as dietitians, nurses, physical therapists; wellness professionals, such as fitness instructors or exercise specialists; and performance professionals, such as coaches and teachers to continue their graduate studies.
Graduates of the Specialist in School Psychology program typically work in public school systems where they apply data-based decision making and problem-solving, consultation, psychological evaluation, and research skills to prevent or remediate academic, behavioral, and mental health problems. The program is a full-time, three-year, 72-hour course of academic study, including practicum experiences, and internship.
