PTP Progression Chart (Fall starts)
PTP Progression Chart (Summer starts)
When program completers have met all of the above criteria and completed all requirements, they are proposed to the Louisiana State Department of Education for certification in their chosen subject area.
Teacher Certification Application & Professional Disposition
The Health and Physical Education Certification-Only Alternative Path Grades K-12 provides a certification option for applicants with a non-teacher education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. The curriculum allows those interested in becoming health and physical education teachers and/or coaches to fulfill state requirements for certification through a prescribed set of courses.
Alt-Cert K-12 Admission Application
Alt-Cert K-12 Progression Checkpoints
Applications for residency must be submitted to the Director of Clinical Practice no later than four weeks following the first day of classes in the semester prior to student teaching. Late applications cannot be guaranteed consideration. Before being officially admitted to residency, students must meet the following criteria:
Alt-Cert K-12 Clinical Practice Application
Application for Resident TeacherWhen program completers have met all of the above criteria and completed all requirements, they are proposed to the Louisiana State Department of Education for certification in Health and Physical Education, grades K-12.
Teacher Certification Application & Professional DispositionThe Secondary Certification-Only Programs Alternative Paths in the fields of biology, chemistry, English, history, and mathematics are designed to offer potential applicants with a non-teacher education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university the opportunity to earn certification in their major area of study. The curriculum allows those interested in becoming secondary (6-12) teachers to take prescribed courses to fulfill state requirements for certification.
Alt-Cert Secondary Admission Application
Alt-Cert Secondary Progression Checkpoints
Applications for residency must be submitted to the Director of Clinical Practice no later than four weeks following the first day of classes in the semester prior to student teaching. Late applications cannot be guaranteed consideration. Before being officially admitted to residency, students must meet the following criteria:
Alt-Cert Secondary Clinical Practice Application
When program completers have met all of the above criteria and completed all requirements, they are proposed to the Louisiana State Department of Education for certification to teach grades 6-12 in the content area.
The Certification-Only Program Alternative Path Elementary Education is intended to allow potential applicants with a non-teacher education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university to earn their certification in elementary education. The curriculum allows those interested in becoming elementary teachers (grades 1-5) to take prescribed courses to fulfill state requirements for certification.
be accepted to the university;
possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university and have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on all undergraduate coursework;
pass the following Core Academic Skills Praxis tests: Reading (5712), Writing (5722), and Mathematics (5732). The requirement is waived for those who possess an ACT composite score of 22+ or SAT score of 1030+ or who hold a master’s degree;
pass PRAXIS II-
Elementary Education Content Knowledge 5001 which is
Content Subtest Reading 5002 and
Content Subtest Math 5003 and
Content Subtest Social Studies 5004 and
Content Subtest Science 5005;
complete the admissions application to the Department of Education;
demonstrate computer competency by passing a computer competency examination or successfully completing CMIS 1000;
complete background check with LSUA or parish in which observation and participation requirements will be met (if not employed as a teacher);
purchase professional liability insurance;
purchase LiveText;
complete confidentiality agreement;
complete entry disposition (if not employed as a teacher);
receive Department of Education faculty approval of completed application for entry into LSUA’s Certification-Only Alternate Path Program: Grades 1-5 Elementary Education.
Application for Admission to Department of Education
Requirements for Residency (EDCI 4900)
Applications for student residency must be submitted to the Director of Clinical Practice no later than four weeks following the first day of classes in the semester prior to student teaching. Late applications cannot be guaranteed consideration. Before being officially admitted to residency or an internship, students must meet the following criteria:
possess a grade point average of at least 2.6 in all coursework required for certification;
pass PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching (5622);
complete all coursework (with a grade of “C’ or higher in all professional courses) and complete requirements;
complete 2 days a week/50 FEX hours in field placement school;
complete confidentiality agreement;
purchase professional liability insurance;
complete application for clinical practice;
complete resident teacher application if not working as a teacher (as required by the State of Louisiana Department of Education).
Application for Clinical Practice
When program completers have met all of the above criteria and completed all requirements, they are proposed to the Louisiana State Department of Education for certification to teach Grades 1-5.
Teacher Certification Application & Professional Disposition
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Special Programs
Education
The Department of Education currently offers courses that lead to add-on certification in Significant Disabilities. An add-on certificate allows someone with a valid teaching certificate to add additional areas of certification. Courses may be taken during the completion of a baccalaureate degree or an alternative certification program.
The courses for the Add-on Certification in: Significant Disabilities are listed below:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SPED 2800 | 3 |
| SPED 3701 | 3 |
| SPED 3801 | 3 |
| SPED 3802 | 3 |
| SPED 4703 | 3 |
| SPED 4801 | 3 |
Progression Chart
In addition to completion of the designated 18 hours, applicants for significant disabilities certification must have passed PRAXIS exam 0545.
The courses for the Add-on Certification in: Special Education are listed below:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SPED 3701 | 3 |
| SPED 3702 | 3 |
| SPED 4701 | 3 |
| SPED 4703 | 3 |
| EDCI 2900 | 3 |
| EDCI 4200 | 3 |
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| SPED 2701 | 3 |
| SPED 3701 | 3 |
| SPED 3702 | 3 |
| SPED 4701 | 3 |
| SPED 4703 | 3 |
| EDCI 2900 | 3 |
In addition to completion of the designated 18 hours, applicants for special education certification must have passed PRAXIS exam 0543. Completion of the requirements for special education add-on certification in either of the areas noted above will qualify the completer to receive the Louisiana Board of Regents Post Baccalaureate Certificate for Special Education, Mild-Moderate, with certification to teach in the designated grade levels.
Progression Chart
The Department of Education currently offers courses that lead to add-on certification in Early Childhood Education (PK-3). An add-on certificate allows someone with a valid teaching certificate to add additional areas of certification. Courses may be taken during the completion of a baccalaureate degree or an alternative certification program.
The courses for the Add-on Certification in: Early Childhood Education are listed below:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ECED 2001 | 3 |
| ECED 2002 | 3 |
| ECED 2999 | 3 |
| ECED 3000 | 3 |
| ECED 3601 | 3 |
Progression Chart
Note: Louisiana State Department of Education Early Childhood Education certification requires 12 semester hours of selected coursework from the courses above. Board of Regents post-baccalaureate Early Childhood Education certification requires the above 15 semester hours.
The Department of Education currently offers courses that lead to add-on certification in Adaptive Physical Education. An add-on certificate allows someone with a valid teaching certificate to add additional areas of certification. Courses may be taken during the completion of a baccalaureate degree or an alternative certification program.
The courses for the Add-on Certification in: Adaptive P.E. are listed below:
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| KINS 2540 | 3 |
| KINS 3502 | 3 |
| KINS 3513 | 3 |
| KINS 3546 | 3 |
| KINS 4535 | 3 |
| KINS 4540 | 3 |