Dec 07, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education Grades 1-5 (Alternative Certification), M.A.T. (131202)


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Fields of Study

Program Admission


Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher will qualify for regular admission status.
Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 - 2.74 will qualify for conditional admission status.

In addition to the university requirements for admission, all applicants must meet the following:

  1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university;
     
  2. Passing scores on PRAXIS I (Core Academic Skills for Educators),
    OR
    minimum composite ACT score of 22,
    OR
    minimum SAT combined verbal/critical reading and math score of 1030,
    OR
    previous graduate degree;
     
  3. Passing scores on state-designated PRAXIS II content exam.

 

Total Hours 39


To successfully complete CURR 5063  , candidates must meet all other eligibility requirements for initial teacher licensure in Louisiana, which include meeting Program Admission requirements above, satisfactory performance in specified courses, and passing scores on state-designated PRAXIS II tests.

Graduate Courses


Note: To receive graduate credit for a 4000-level course designated “For Undergraduate and Graduates,” a student must be in graduate admission status at the time credit is earned in the course. Credit earned in undergraduate admission status cannot be changed to graduate credit.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Fields of Study