Teacher Certification Program Options

Initial Teacher Certification can be obtained via three "pathways":

1. The undergraduate program, which culminates with a bachelor's degree

2. Alternate certification program #1*: Non-Master's (Non-degree) pathway, or

3. Alternate certification program #2*: The Practitioner ("Fast Track") program

*In order to be eligible for either of the alternate certification programs, one must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Note: Completers of the alternate certification pathways often consider fulfilling the additional requirements for a Master's degree.

PRAXIS Requirements for ALL Certification Programs

Educational Testing Services (ETS) offers the PRAXIS exam series for those candidates who are preparing for school careers. The state of Louisiana and the University of New Orleans require passage of these tests. If candidates meet the new criteria related to ACT or SAT scores, they are not required to take PRAXIS I; however, satisfactory scores in all PRAXIS II tests are required. Please refer to the guidelines and requirements in the two following PDF files:

PRAXIS Requirements for Undergraduates

PRAXIS Requirements for ALTERNATE (Non-Master's / Practitioner) Cert candidates

Programs of Study

Below, under each of the "pathways," are the various programs of study, which are sometimes referred to as "content areas."

Undergraduate (BA or BS) degree

• PK - 3 (Early Education)
• 1 - 5 (Elementary)
• 6 -12 (Secondary)
  • Focus Area:
    • Mathematics
    • English
    • Science - Biology
    • Science - Chemistry
    • Science - Earth Science
    • Social Studies
• K - 12 (elementary/secondary)
  • Focus area
    • Instrumental Music
    • Vocal Music
      

Graduate Alternate Certification

• PK - 3 (Early Education)
• 1 - 5 (Elementary)
• 4-8 (Middle)
  • Focus Area:
    • Mathematics
    • English
    • Science
    • Social Studies
• 6 -12 (Secondary)
  • Focus Area:
    • Mathematics
    • English
    • Science - Biology
    • Science - Chemistry
    • Science - Earth Science
    • Science - Physics
    • Science - General Science
    • Social Studies


• Special Education
  • Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • Early Intervention
  • Significant Disabilitiess

TGNO Practioner Program (by permission only)

• Practitioner Focus Area:
  • Secondary Mathematics
  • Secondary Science - Biology
  • Secondary Science - Chemistry
  • Secondary Science - Earth Science
  • Secondary Science - Physics
  • Secondary Science - General Science
  • Middle School Mathematics
  • Middle School Science
  • Special Education: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
    
    
• Advanced Certification & Degree Options
  • Certification Options
    • Add-On Certification
  • Special Education Add-On certification
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Educational Diagnostician
  • Significant Disabilities
  • Early Intervention
  • Mild/Moderate Disabilities
  • Gifted and Talented
    

For more information about Degree and Certification programs contact the individual department or the College of Education & Human Development Office at:

Bicentennial Education Building
Rooms 240-242
2000 Lakeshore Drive
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70148

Phone: (504) 280-1278
Fax: (504) 280-6065
Email College Contact

to top