Earn an Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Practitioner Teacher Program from LSUA
Pathway to Louisiana Teacher Certification in as little as one year
Focuses on effective teaching best practices and real-world classroom preparation
Designed to prepare confident, capable classroom educators
Flexible online format with live, real-time interaction with instructors and peers
Admissions
Whether you’re returning to school or advancing your career, our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Apply by
Apr 6, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
Admission Requirements
Online Practitioner Teacher Program candidates must meet all of the following:
- Possess a non-education baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited university AND
- Hold a current teaching position as a teacher of record or possess a letter of intent to hire from a Louisiana school district AND
- Have a cumulative 2.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework AND
- Pass PRAXIS II: Content Knowledge (content-specific area) examination
Note: This program accepts students for Fall 1 and Summer 1 terms.
Which Post-Baccalaureate Certificate is Right for You?
Tuition
LSUA programs offer competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees, making it easier to plan for the cost of your degree. You may also be able to save more by transferring eligible credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 21 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $3401
- Cost per credit hour
- $1,020
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $7,140
- Total cost with fees
Cost may be reduced if transfer courses apply.
*Please note: All students must purchase a $139 membership to LiveText before beginning Residency. This is an additional cost outside of the program fees.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUA offers several ways to help you pay for your degree including credit for prior learning (PLA), financial aid, and veteran education benefits. Learn More.
1 Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).
Academics
The Practitioner Teacher Program allows prospective candidates who hold a teaching position or letter of intent for employment from a parish school board to become certified to teach in one year.
Courses
| Course Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
PSYC 2060: Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDCI 4200: Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
EDCI 4820: Meeting Diverse Instructional Needs in Today's Classrooms |
3 |
EDCI 4810: Methods for Literacy-Based Instructional Planning and Design |
3 |
EDCI 4930: Teacher Practitioner Residency |
6 |
EDCI 4020: Teaching Students with Dyslexia |
3 |
It is possible to complete this certificate in one year depending on when a student enters the program. The last two semesters will be spent in a PreK-12 school session.
| PK-3 Certifcation Course Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ECED 2001: Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
3 |
ECED 3601: Social Development of Young Children |
3 |
EDCI 4200: Reading in the Content Area |
3 |
EDCI 4820: Meeting Diverse Instructional Needs in Today's Classrooms |
3 |
EDCI 4810: Methods for Literacy-Based Instructional Planning and Design |
3 |
EDCI 4930: Teacher Practitioner Residency |
6 |
EDCI 4020: Teaching Students with Dyslexia |
3 |
What Will I Learn?
Student Learning Outcomes
- Program completers know the subject matter they are to teach
- Program completers will develop differentiated lessons that reflect learning-theory and research-based strategies
- Program completers will apply the basic principles of teaching and learning
Careers
Becoming a certified teacher can open the doors to many more opportunities. With the online teaching certificate from LSUA, you can increase your skill set, become more effective in the classroom, and advance your career as a certified educator in this meaningful field.
Career Opportunities
- Certified Teacher in Public Schools
- Certified Teacher in Private Schools
- Certified Teacher in Charter Schools
Seeking PK-3 Certification?
Teachers seeking PK-3 certification, which requires 24 credit hours, can fulfill their requirements with this Post-Bach program, as it includes additional courses necessary to meet the full certification requirements. Please refer to course listings below for additional courses.
Licensure and Certification
Upon completion of the program, students will work with the LSUA School of Education to apply for a teaching certificate through the state. Learn more about specific LSUA programs leading to licensure and certifications.
