Requirements for Admission
To be admitted to any non-master’s alternate certification program, a candidate must fulfill each of the following requirements:
Degree: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
GPA: Cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.5
Praxis Exams: Passing scores on all sections of the Praxis Pre-Professional Skills Test
Reading (=>176) Writing (=>175) Math (=>175)
OR ACT Waiver - Composite 22 or higher; SAT - 1030 or higher
Passing scores on the Praxis content test appropriate for one subject area:
Praxis II Content Focus Area: (English, Math, Science, Social Studies)
Resume: One-page summary of your educational and work experiences
Philosophy: One-page essay outlining your reasons for and commitment to teaching
Please call the Office of Student Services at (337) 482-6681 to schedule an appointment to have your transcripts and Praxis scores evaluated. *EDCI 439 and READ 410 provide 80 hours of “Classroom Readiness” and must be completed prior to official acceptance into this program.
Note(s)
No final grade below “C” accepted for any professional education or specialized academic education course required for this certification. Any course substitutions must be approved by the Dean’s Office. Effective July 1, 2011