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The Department of Educational Curriculum & Instruction offers undergraduate and graduate degrees designed to prepare students for careers in K-12 classrooms. The Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership offers a variety of master小蝌蚪APP檚 and doctoral degrees for graduates who envision leadership careers in education.
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Kinesiology majors, for example, can pursue undergraduate and graduate programs in disciplines such as physical education, medicine/rehabilitation, sports performance, fitness, research, and other allied health areas.
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The college became the College of Education & Human Development earlier this year, with changes approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents and the 小蝌蚪APP of Louisiana System, UL Lafayette小蝌蚪APP檚 governing boards.
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