APPLICATION DUE DATES

Summer 2024 – May 10, 2024

Fall 2024 – August 1, 2024

Spring 2025 – December 13, 2024 

TeachLSUS Informational Mixer Registration

black male teacher smiles at camera, informational mixer may 30th from 5 - 7pm

Overview

TeachLSUS is an alternative teacher certification program for those who have earned, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in any field outside of education. We are dedicated to preparing knowledgeable, skilled, and professional educators. Candidates who apply and are accepted should be prepared to designate sufficient study time as well as allot time for clinical experience hours as required. As a teacher candidate with the TeachLSUS Certification-Only Program, one is eligible to work as a full-time salaried school teacher while earning a Louisiana teaching certificate. (NOTE: TeachLSUS operates as a mostly face-to-face program.)

Areas of Certification

Elementary Education 1-5 (33 credit hours)
Secondary Education 6-12 (30 credit hours):
Biology-Chemistry-English-Math-Physics-Social Studies

Cost

 This program qualifies for the undergraduate tuition rate: Click here to access the most recent tuition schedule. 

Program Benefits Include:

  • Opportunity to work while earning your Louisiana teaching certificate
  • Streamlined application process
  • Access to expert educators in education
  • Opportunity to inspire the future of local students
  • Spring and fall evening classes
  • Summer day classes

Department of Education Contact

BE 380
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
318-795-4236
318-798-4144 (fax)
Jacqueline.Langford@lsus.edu

How Do I Apply?

STEP 1: READ THIS WEBSITE
Before you do anything else, we encourage you to read through the material on this website. Familiarize yourself with the details of the program. If you need additional information, please contact Ms. Jacqueline Langford via email at jacqueline.langford@lsus.edu.

STEP 2: CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILTY

STEP 3: APPLY
Applying is easy!