Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Practitioner Teacher Program

Total Credit Hours

Cost Per Credit Hour

$340*

Make a Difference in Children’s Lives as a Certified Teacher

LSU Alexandria

With the Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Practitioner Teacher Program from LSU Alexandria, you gain the knowledge, training, and real-world experience necessary to be successful in the classroom. As a Certified Teacher in Louisiana, you have the power to make a difference in the lives of children and their families every day by empowering your students to reach their full potential. In this comprehensive program, students may earn their Louisiana Teacher Certification in only one year by completing coursework designed to improve teacher candidates’ knowledge of effective teaching best practices.

Additionally, LSUA's online programs provide you the opportunity to synchronously interact with instructors (in real-time) via video conferencing and other technologies in a flexible format that fits your busy schedule. These sessions also allow engagement with course content and build a community among our online students.

*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 for additional courses.

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Classes Begin

May 11, 2026

* Beginning Fall 1 2026, all LSUA fully online programs are expected to increase by 4% (tuition and fees).

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Earn While You Learn

Work as a teacher and earn a salary while you complete your Louisiana Teacher Certification requirements.

100% Online

Learn in a flexible, online format that is designed with working teachers in mind.

Get Certified

Learn the necessary skills and state teaching standards so you can start a rewarding and meaningful career as a Certified Teacher.

Fast-Track Program

This program can be completed as quickly as one year.

Omega Nu Lambda Online Honors Society

Students enrolled in this program are eligible for membership in the Omega Nu Lambda (ONL) Honor Society. Created to recognize the academic excellence of online students, ONL provides access to exclusive networking opportunities, scholarships, and a lifelong community of like-minded achievers. Enrich your college experience and connect with peers globally through Omega Nu Lambda!

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Cost Online Post-Bacc Certificate Practitioner Teacher

Total credit hours per program: 21 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $340

Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $1,020

Total cost with fees: $7,140

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.

Course Listings Online Post-Bacc Certificate Practitioner Teacher

Course Requirements

PSYC 2060: Educational Psychology | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4200: Reading in the Content Area | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4820: Meeting Diverse Instructional Needs in Today's Classrooms | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4810: Methods for Literacy-Based Instructional Planning and Design | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4930: Teacher Practitioner Residency | Credit hours: 6
EDCI 4020: Teaching Students with Dyslexia| Credit hours: 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

ECED 2001: Introduction to Early Childhood Education | Credit hours: 3
ECED 3601: Social Development of Young Children | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4200: Reading in the Content Area | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4820: Meeting Diverse Instructional Needs in Today's Classrooms | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4810: Methods for Literacy-Based Instructional Planning and Design | Credit hours: 3
EDCI 4930: Teacher Practitioner Residency | Credit hours: 6
EDCI 4020: Teaching Students with Dyslexia| Credit hours: 3

Admission Requirements Online Post-Bacc Certificate Practitioner Teacher

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.

Career Opportunities Online Post-Bacc Certificate Practitioner Teacher

What Will I Learn? Online Post-Bacc Certificate Practitioner Teacher

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.

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

Why Choose This Program? Online Post-Bacc Certificate Practitioner Teacher

Why choose LSU’s online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Practitioner Teacher Program?

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.

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