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Graduate Certificates

If youÐÓ°ÉרÇø™re looking for a flexible and short-term program designed for professional development, a graduate certificate may be the right choice for you.  

Graduate certificates are short programs ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ usually 12-18 credit hours ÐÓ°ÉרÇø“ meant to advance your knowledge or develop your skills. Upon completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate that you can leverage in your career advancement opportunities. 

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We offer graduate certificates in:

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Christine Briggs (christine.briggs@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • A valid teaching certificate in one or more areas of general education
  • Evidence of either one year of full-time teaching experience or current employment in a full-time teaching position

Deadline for application and all required materials: 

  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)

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Graduate Coordinator
P. Robert Viguerie, J.D. (MBADirector@louisiana.edu)

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • GMAT Required
  • If an applicant obtained an MBA degree from an institution that did not require the GMAT or GRE, the student may be required to take the GMAT or GRE.

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30
  • Spring: November 30
  • Summer: April 30

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Natalie Keefer ()

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Valid teaching certificate

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Sittig (jennifer.sittig@louisiana.edu )
(337) 482-5616

  • Resume
  • Unencumbered RN license
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • No GRE Required

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Spring: October 30th
  • Fall: June 30th

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Laurel Ryan (englgrad@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • Statement of purpose

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: October 1 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

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Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Laurel Ryan (englgrad@louisiana.edu) 

Additional Application Materials Required

  • none

Deadlines for application and all required materials: 

  • Fall: June 30 (Domestic)
    May 15 (International)
  • Spring: November 30 (Domestic)
    October 1 (International)

Visit the program page