Become a Certified Teacher
Alternate Teacher Preparation
What exactly is an alternate teaching preparation program?
An alternate teaching preparation program leads to certification as a teacher for non-education graduates. Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor`sdegree for entry to the program. Louisiana`s alternate teaching preparation programs were developed to address the shortage of teachers. Three types of alternate teaching preparation programs allow professionals and recent college graduates to pursue a career in teaching:- The Practitioner Teacher Program is a streamlined certification path that combines intensive coursework and full-time teaching.
- The Master’s Degree Program is an intensive path that results in a master’s degree as well as certification.
- The Certification-Only Program is for individuals not wishing to participate full-time or pursue a master’s degree through one of the other alternate paths to certification.
What are the prerequisites of the alternate teacher preparation program? Do I have to take tests?
Prerequisites of each alternate teaching preparation program differ, but each program type requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Since Praxis exams are required for state certification, these exams are part of the admission standards as well as the completion standards of alternate programs. A complete listing of the Louisiana Praxis/NTE exam requirements can be found here.Students can contact the College of Education or private program provider of choice for other information regarding admission standards.
Where can I learn more about the Alternate Teacher Preparation Program?
You can learn more about alternate teacher preparation programs at program provider websites, by contacting the College of Education or private provider for a conference or tour, and by attending Recruitment Fairs. Contact information for all state approved teacher preparation providers is available
here.