{"id":5,"date":"2018-03-28T13:44:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T19:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/education\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2025-06-12T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T22:19:03","slug":"burton-college-of-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Burton College of Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tFuture Students\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>McNeese&#8217;s Burton College of Education is home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/education\/education-professions\/\">Department of Education Professions<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/education\/burton-college-of-education\/hhp-dept\/\">H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology<\/a>. Through a wide range of degree programs, close interaction with faculty members and internships and student teaching opportunities, we strive to instill in our students a love of lifelong learning and the skills, experience and knowledge to pursue their careers or continue their education after graduation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2024\/02\/msubcoe.png\" alt=\"Scan the QR code with your phone and visit the Burton College of Education through our AR experience.  Please allow the &quot;arweb.app&quot; to access motion and orientation and  your camera to fully access the experience.\" height=\"2085\" width=\"2084\" title=\"msubcoe\" loading='lazy' \/>\n\t\tScan the QR code with your phone and visit the Burton College of Education through our AR experience.  Please allow the &#8220;arweb.app&#8221; to access motion and orientation and  your camera to fully access the experience.\n\tLearn More\n<h3>\n\t\t\tOur Degree &amp; Certificate Programs\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Education and Teaching<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Bachelor&#8217;s Degrees:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, BS\">Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5\" href=\"\/academics\/undergraduate\/elementary-education-grades-1-5\/\">Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology - Health and Physical Education Grades K-12\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Health and Physical Education Grades K-12, BS\">Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology &#8211; Health and Physical Education Grades K-12<\/a>\n<strong>Master&#8217;s Degrees:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Master of Science in Instructional Technology\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Instructional Technology, MS\">Master of Science in Instructional Technology<\/a>\nOur <strong>Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education Grades 6-12<\/strong> offers concentrations in:<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Agriculture\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Agriculture], MAT\">Agriculture<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Biology\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Biology], MAT\">Biology<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Business\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Business], MAT\">Business<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Chemistry\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Chemistry], MAT\">Chemistry<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Chinese\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Chinese], MAT\">Chinese<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"English\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [English], MAT\">English<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Environmental Science\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Environmental Science], MAT\">Environmental Science<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"French\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [French], MAT\">French<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Latin\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Latin], MAT\">Latin<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Mathematics\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Mathematics], MAT\">Mathematics<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Social Studies\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Social Studies], MAT\">Social Studies<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Spanish\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Spanish], MAT\">Spanish<\/a>\nOur <strong>Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction <\/strong>offers concentrations in:<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Academically Gifted Education\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Curriculum and Instruction, Academically Gifted Education Concentration, MEd\">Academically Gifted Education<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Content Literacy in K-12 Education\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Curriculum and Instruction, Content Literacy in K-12 Education Concentration, MEd\">Content Literacy in K-12 Education<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"English Learners\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Curriculum and Instruction, English Learners Concentration, MEd\">English Learners<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5 Concentration, MEd\">Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12 Concentration, MEd\">Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Transformational Teaching and Learning\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Curriculum and Instruction, Transformational Teaching and Learning Concentration, MEd\">Transformational Teaching and Learning<\/a>\n<strong>Graduate Certificates:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"English Language Learners\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"English Language Learners, GC\">English Language Learners<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5, GC\">Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12, GC\">Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\">Kinesiology<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Bachelor&#8217;s Degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology\/\">Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology<\/a> degree features concentrations in:<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology#concentrations\">Health and Physical Education Grades K-12<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology#concentrations\">Health Performance Studies<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/sports-medicine#concentrations\">Pre-Athletic Training<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology#concentrations\">Pre-Chiropractic Medicine<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology#concentrations\">Pre-Occupational Therapy<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology#concentrations\">Pre-Orthopedic Physician Assistant Studies<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/pre-physical-therapy\/\">Pre-Physical Therapy<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/academics\/undergraduate\/kinesiology#concentrations\">Sport and Wellness Management<\/a>\n<p><strong>Master&#8217;s Degree:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>Master&#8217;s of Science in Kinesiology<\/strong> degree features concentrations in:<\/p>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Health and Wellness Promotion\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Kinesiology, Health and Wellness Promotion Concentration, MS\">Health and Wellness Promotion<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Sports Performance\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Kinesiology, Sports Performance Concentration, MS\">Sports Performance<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\">Teacher Certification<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Post-Baccalaureate Certificates (PBC)<\/strong><br \/>\nThis certification is offered in conjunction with many of our bachelor&#8217;s degree programs to allow you to graduate with both a valuable degree in the field of your choice as well as initial teacher certification. With this, you can begin your education career right after graduation.\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"School Librarian\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"School Librarian, PBC\">School Librarian<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, PBC\">Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Elementary Education Grades 1-5\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Elementary Education Grades 1-5, PBC\">Elementary Education Grades 1-5<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5, PBC\">Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Elementary Education Grades 1-5<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12, PBC\">Special Education Mild\/Moderate for Secondary Education Grades 6-12<\/a>\nOur <strong>Multiple Levels Grades K-12 PBC<\/strong> offers concentrations in:<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Music - Instrumental\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Multiple Levels Grades K-12 [Music-Instrumental], PBC\">Music &#8211; Instrumental<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Music - Vocal\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Multiple Levels Grades K-12 [Music-Vocal], PBC\">Music &#8211; Vocal<\/a>\nOur <strong>Secondary Education Grades 6-12 PBC<\/strong> offers concentrations in:<br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Agriculture\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Agriculture], PBC\">Agriculture<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Biology\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Biology], PBC\">Biology<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Business\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Business], PBC\">Business<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Chemistry\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Chemistry], PBC\">Chemistry<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"English\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [English], PBC\">English<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Environmental Science\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Environmental Science], PBC\">Environmental Science<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"General Science\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [General Science], PBC\">General Science<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Mathematics\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Mathematics], PBC\">Mathematics<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Social Studies\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Secondary Education Grades 6-12 [Social Studies], PBC\">Social Studies<\/a>\n<strong>Post-Master&#8217;s Certificate (PMC)<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Academically Gifted Education\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Academically Gifted Education, PMC\">Academically Gifted Education<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Educational Technology Leadership, PMC\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Educational Technology Leadership, PMC\">Educational Technology Leadership<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Reading Specialist, PMC\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Academic Catalog\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Reading Specialist, PMC\">Reading Specialist<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tOur Mission\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The mission of the Burton College of Education is to create exemplary educational experiences that empower our students, invest in our communities, and impact the world.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tOur Vision\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>The Burton College of Education is committed to\u00a0developing\u00a0graduates fully prepared for their careers and who positively influence the communities in which they serve by supporting the success, health, and well-being for all.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tReady to Get Started?\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/admissions\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Here\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tGuiding Principles\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tResources\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Candidates are prepared in general knowledge, professional education and specialty studies. Critical components found throughout the program include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Empower<\/em>. Professional experiences and technology integration<\/li>\n<li><em>Invest<\/em>. Mentorship and coaching, advocating for improvement<\/li>\n<li><em>Impact<\/em>. Partnerships and professional development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCAEP Accreditation\t<\/h3>\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mcneese.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2025\/05\/McNeese-State1-1-300x232.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tResources\t<\/h3>\n\t<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.mcneese.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Catalog<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/library.mcneese.edu\">Frazar Memorial Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/student-central\/\">Student Central<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/moodle.mcneese.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moodle <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tContact\t<\/h3>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Future Students McNeese&#8217;s Burton College of Education is home to the Department of Education Professions and the H.C. Drew School of Kinesiology. 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