Earn a master's or doctorate in education, counseling, or kinesiology at UL Lafayette — including M.A.T., M.Ed., M.S., and Ed.D. programs.
Master's Degrees
Become a Teacher: Master of Arts in Teaching
Already have a bachelor's degree in a field other than education? An M.A.T. prepares you for initial teacher certification.
- Elementary Education, MAT
- Elementary Education & Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5, MAT — Become certified in both general education and special education mild/moderate.
- Secondary Education & Special Education Mild/Moderate Grades 6-12, MAT — Become certified in both general education and special education mild/moderate.
Advance Your Teaching Career: Master of Education
- Curriculum and Instruction, MEd — For certified teachers ready to refine, reform, or develop curricula and instruction and share their expertise beyond their own classroom.
- Special Education: Gifted, MEd — Learn to teach and support students with gifts and talents. Graduates qualify for state certification to teach the academically gifted.
- Educational Leadership, MEd — A hybrid program taught by former K-12 practitioners who connect research and theory to practice in your school. Prepares you for certification as an educational leader.
Counseling
- Counseling, MS — Prepare to deliver services in a variety of mental health settings, with coursework that meets the educational requirements for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) in Louisiana, or to work in schools, with coursework that meets Louisiana Department of Education requirements for certification as a K-12 counselor. Accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Kinesiology & Athletic Training
- Kinesiology, MS — A flexible degree plan with thesis and internship options and electives tailored to your interests.
- Athletic Training, MS — Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Graduates are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) exam.
Doctoral Degree
- Educational Leadership, EdD — Prepares current and aspiring principals, superintendents, central office personnel, policy leaders, and others in significant leadership roles to analyze and solve the problems of leading complex organizations, in education and beyond.
Licensure and certification requirements vary by state. If you plan to work outside Louisiana, verify requirements with that state before you enroll. View our accreditations.
Graduate Certificates
Looking for a shorter credential? Explore our certificate programs in gifted education and instructional coaching.
Ready to Apply?
Find admission requirements and deadlines on each program's page, then start on our Admissions page.