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Education Program

  Affordable Tuition |   No Test Scores |   Rolling Admission |   Three Start Dates |   Expert Faculty


Lead Learning with Confidence, In the Classroom and Beyond

At the Tulane School of Professional Advancement (Tulane SoPA), we equip prospective teachers and education leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills, and expertise to uplift and inspire new generations of learners — whether in a traditional classroom or beyond. Our PreK-12 Education program combines hands-on coursework and focused field experience to ensure new teachers entering the classroom are prepared to make an immediate impact, while experienced teachers are prepared to lead and mentor others.

A hallmark of effective education leadership is a strong commitment to continuous improvement, whether through self-reflection or on-going professional learning. Tulane SoPA candidates seek to be catalysts for social change and innovative leadership, teaching, and improving the lives of all PreK-12 students.

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Degree & Certificates for PreK-12 Educators and Education Leaders

Undergraduate Elementary & Secondary Education Coordinate Majors

  • Expand your PreK-12 teaching skillset with a joint degree in your primary major and a coordinate education major
  • Get hands-on teaching experience in a two-semester residency occurring on-site in one of our partnering schools
  • Engage with real-world, industry-relevant coursework offered primarily online
  • 33 credit hours for Early Childhood Education (PreK-3rd grade), and Elementary Education (1st-5th grade); 30 credit hours for Secondary Education (6th-12th grade). Each credit earned in the coordinate education major applies to your total 120 credit undergraduate degree requirement
  • Learn more about our education coordinate majors program here.
    *NTC students, please check with your academic advisor regarding specific requirements

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • Master the fundamentals of teaching, from learning theory, to stylistic approach, to effectively leading the classroom and ensure student success
  • Complete your master's degree in 5 semesters as a full-time student
  • Engage with real-world, industry-relevant coursework primarily offered online
  • Learn more about our majority online Master of Arts in Teaching here.
  • 36 credits for Early Childhood Education (PreK-3rd grade), and Elementary Education (1st-5th grade); 33 credit hours for Secondary Education (6th-12th grade)

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners (TEL)

  • Become qualified to teach English as a Second Language and meet the needs of diverse learners in local, regional, national, and international settings
  • Complete your Tulane and LDOE Teaching English Learners certificate with 4 courses and in as little as 6 months
  • Engage with real-world, industry-relevant coursework offered 100% online
  • Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners here
  • 4 courses

Graduate Certificate in Special Education (SPED)

  • Develop specialized knowledge and skills to support mild-to-moderate special education students and help them thrive academically and socially
  • Complete your Tulane and LDOE Special Education Certificate with 6 courses in as little as 9 months
  • Engage with real-world, industry-relevant coursework offered 100% online
  • Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Special Education here
  • 6 courses
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Master of Education with a Graduate Certificate in Equity-Centered Education Leadership

  • 100% online
  • 30 credit hours
  • Teaching license not required.
  • Excellent path for roles in education, nonprofit or higher education leadership
  • Learn more about the Master of Education - Equity Centered Education Leadership on our MEd website here

Master of Education with a Graduate Certificate in Special Education

  • 100% online
  • 33 credit hours
  • Great for licensed teachers seeking specialization.
  • Enhance your ability to support students with special needs.
  • Learn more about the Master of Education - SPED on our MEd website here

Master of Education with a Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners

  • 100% online
  • 30 credit hours
  • Great for licensed teachers seeking specialization.
  • Develop skills in language learning instruction through the incorporation of evidence-based resources.
  • Learn to teach English with student perspectives in mind
  • Learn more about the Master of Education - TEL on our MEd website here

Master of Education with a Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design

  • 100% online
  • 30 credit hours
  • Teaching license not required.
  • Learn to understand agile thinking (SAM), design thinking and UX design.
  • Develop interactive media and visual learning design.
  • Learn more about the Master of Education - Learning Experience Design on our MEd website here

Graduate Certificate in Equity-Centered Education Leadership

Graduate Certificate in Equity-Centered Education Leadership

Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design

  • 100% online
  • 30 credit hours
  • Teaching license not required.
  • Learn to understand agile thinking (SAM), design thinking and UX design.
  • Develop interactive media and visual learning design.
  • Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design.

Graduate Certificate in Special Education (SPED)

  • Develop specialized knowledge and skills to support mild-to-moderate special education students and help them thrive academically and socially
  • Complete your Tulane and LDOE Special Education Certificate with 6 courses in as little as nine months
  • Engage with real-world, industry-relevant coursework offered 100% online
  • Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Special Education here
  • 6 courses

Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners (TEL)

  • Become qualified to teach English as a Second Language and meet the needs of diverse learners in local, regional, national, and international settings
  • Complete your Tulane and LDOE Teaching English Learners certificate with 4 courses and in as little as 6 months
  • Engage with real-world, industry-relevant coursework offered 100% online
  • Learn more about our Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners here
  • 4 courses
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Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design

  • Learn skills to create eLearning spaces in PreK-12, higher education, corporate, government, and non-profit sectors
  • Learn to understand agile thinking (SAM), design thinking and UX design
  • Complete your Tulane certificate in 4 courses
  • 100% online
  • Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design here.

Master of Education - Learning Experience Design

  • 100% online
  • 30 credit hours
  • Teaching license not required.
  • Learn to understand agile thinking (SAM), design thinking and UX design.
  • Develop interactive media and visual learning design.
  • Learn more about the Master of Education - Learning Experience Design on our MEd website here

Sarah Gauthier, Teacher Preparation and Certification - Tulane SoPA

“I am so grateful for all that the education program at Tulane SoPA has taught me.”

—Sarah Gauthier, SoPA (2022)

Meet Sarah


Our Faculty Practice What They Teach

Our instructors bring extensive backgrounds in education, teaching, and leadership. With small class sizes and collaborative learning opportunities, students are able to build close relationships with both professors and peers, helping to support our candidates’ success in the classroom and beyond.

Program Faculty


 

Education Partnerships to Reduce Tuition Costs

Tulane SoPA is proud to partner with New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO), Xavier University, TNTP, and Reach University in the U.S. Department of Education's Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Partnership. Within our program partnership, students who commit to teaching in Orleans Parish are eligible to receive tuition waivers. In addition, they receive stipends to participate in our induction program that provides additional coaching and support during their residency year and subsequent two years as a certified classroom teacher.

Non-certified teachers are also eligible to take part in our partnership with Jefferson Parish Schools. In our Jefferson Parish Schools Tuition Reimbursement Program, Jefferson Parish Schools will pay up to $1,500 for 3 credit hours and up to $3,000 for 6 credit hours to help offset the cost of tuition and selected fees.

Tulane SoPA is dedicated to reducing the financial burden of tuition costs to aspiring teachers. Through a grant from The U.S. Department of Education’s (USDOE) Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Program, students in the MAT program may qualify for a full tuition waiver. This grant also offers Tulane SoPA undergraduate students who enroll in Education Coordinate Majors to have tuition waived for their undergraduate education courses. We also offer a variety of discounts and tuition waivers available to aspiring and current educators and paraprofessionals.

Scholarships and Discounts

 


Engaging & Flexible Student Experience, On-Campus & Online

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Flexible & Engaging Online Courses

Our online programs are designed to meet you where you are in life — your busy schedule included.

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Financial Incentives for Educators

Tuition discounts, waivers, and funding opportunities let you save as you shape up to lead in the classroom.

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Simplified Admissions Process

Tulane SoPA faculty double as expert mentors to help you succeed in and beyond residency.


Meet the Advisory Board

Advisory boards provide invaluable guidance to the PreK-12 Education program. Members offer strategic and programmatic advice and feedback to help ensure that this program directly connects to workforce needs.

Featured Members

Alex Jarrell Chief Innovation Officer, New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO)

Adrinda Kelly Executive Director at Black Education for New Orleans (BE NOLA)

Founder and Principal, FDM Consulting, LLC

Laura Roussel Chief Academic Officer, Jefferson Parish Schools


Facts at a Glance

Accreditation

The PreK-12 Education program at Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement was awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) in 2016.

Accreditation & Reporting

Admissions Process

Tulane SoPA accepts students on a rolling basis, year-round. Start dates are every August, January, and May. We don't require test scores or recommendations. Visit our Admissions Process page to learn more, or start your application here.

Tuition

All tuition is charged by the credit hour, and we have minimal fees. Visit our tuition page to see our current tuition rates and use our net price calculator.

Tuition Waivers and Discounts for Educators

Tulane SoPA offers a variety of discounts and tuition waivers available to aspiring and current educators and paraprofessionals.  Click here for more information.

Financial Assistance

We strive to make a Tulane SoPA education affordable for all students. Learn about financial aid, discounts, and scholarship opportunities to fund your teaching studies.

Portfolio Assessment

Earn credit for your work experience through a portfolio assessment. Undergraduates can earn up to 24 portfolio credits. Graduate students can earn up to 6 portfolio credits.

Career Advising

Tulane SoPA offers career advising to all enrolled students.

Resources & Handbooks

For more information on the PreK-12 Education program, review our degree-specific resources and handbooks.

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