The Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education consists of a 126 semester-hour curriculum that includes general education courses required by the University and coursework in education required for teacher certification. The program is nationally recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children.
For more information about the program, visit the B.S. in Early Childhood website or contact the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership.
Terri Sullivan at terris@latech.edu and 318-257-4906
The resources below are provided to assist with the program's continuing accreditation efforts.
Important note - Beginning in Fall 2012, programs submitting reports must use the NAEYC 2010 standards.
The state of Louisiana requires the passing of a content knowledge test (e.g., Praxis II Content Test) as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate teacher education program at Louisiana Tech University requires the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching). The post baccalaureate programs (certfication-only and M.A.T.) require passing scores for program admission.
The state of Louisiana requires the passing of the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching test as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate and post baccalaureate (certfication-only and M.A.T.) teacher education programs at Louisiana Tech University require the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching or internship).