Two LSUS education programs nationally recognized
01/23/04

Two degree programs in the LSUS College of Education and Human Development have been “Nationally Recognized” by National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education because of positive evaluations from their respective boards of approval.

The LSUS Specialist in School Psychology program was granted full approval by the Program Approval Board of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). The LSUS bachelor’s degree program in K-12 mild/moderate special education received a “decision letter” from the Council for Exceptional Children confirming the national recognition.

The Specialist in School Psychology degree program was evaluated by at least two reviewers with training in the application of NASP Standards for Training and Field Placement Programs in School Psychology. The board’s full approval was granted for 2004-06. With the NASP full approval, students who graduate from the program are automatically eligible for the National Certificate in School Psychology, pending the attainment of a passing score on the Praxis II Examination in School Psychology and documentation of an internship consistent with NASP standards.

The special education degree program met all of the Council for Exceptional Children’s 10 content standards, nine assessment system standards and three field and clinical practice standards, and was recognized as a comprehensive program that provides students with appropriate content and experiences.