The Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary 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 Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), "a global community of educator and advocates who unite knowledge, experience, and perspectives in order to exchange information, explore innovation and advocate for children."
For more information about the program, visit the B.S Elementary Education website or contact the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership
Terri Sullivan at terris@latech.edu, 318-257-4906
The resources below are provided to assist with the program's continuing accreditation efforts.
Important note - ACEI is submitting a new set of standards to NCATE in Fall 2013. If approved, programs can use either set of standards through Spring 2015. Beginning in Fall 2015, programs submitting reports must use the new set of 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).