Education
The Department of Education offers undergraduate certification programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and the following areas in Secondary Education: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Social Studies.

Post-Baccalaureate Alternate Certification programs are also available in Elementary Education,
Special Education and the following areas in Secondary Education: Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Studies.

The Master of Education program includes certification endorsements in School Counseling, Reading Specialist, School Library Science, Gifted Education, and Technology Facilitation. We also offer an Advanced Master's Degree in Educational Leadership.

Psychology
The Department of Psychology offers an undergraduate degree in Psychology and two graduate degrees: Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and Specialist in School Psychology.

The undergraduate Psychology degree prepares students to work as mental health technicians in various settings. Many students go on to graduate degree programs at either LSUS or other institutions.

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology degree is designed for students who plan to work as Licensed Professional Counselors either in private practice or related settings, or in elementary and/or secondary schools. In addition some students complete this degree as a step toward entry into a doctoral program in Counseling Psychology.

The Specialist in School Psychology degree is the highest level degree offered by LSUS. This program prepares students to perform the many professional tasks required of School Psychologists. Graduates are eligible to be certified by the State Department of Education and the National Association of School Psychologists, and are qualified to seek employment in public schools or other related settings.

Kinesiology and Health Science
Kinesiology represents the discipline for sport and exercise science and the Health Science disciplines that respond to the health needs of society. The requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Secondary Education--Health and Physical Education prepares students to teach both subjects at the elementary and secondary levels; or a concentration in Exercise Science and Wellness prepares students interested in becoming fitness/wellness, health, and/or strength/conditioning professionals. The Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health prepares graduates to work in multiple health-related settings such as hospital-based clinical wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, public and private health agencies, and non-profit organizations, as well as others.

Military Science
The senior ROTC program at LSUS is voluntary. Successful completion of ROTC will qualify students who desire to serve their country to be commissioned as officers in the Army (on active duty), the U.S. Army Reserve or the Army National Guard upon graduation. Students may minor in but not major in Military Science.

*All Military Science classes will be taught in the Military Science Building at Northwestern State University. Click here to visit NSU's Military Science web site.