Offer for NEW STUDENTS ENROLLING in an eligible bachelor's degree program for the Spring 2 2025 term. Exclusions and limitations apply.
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$325
Spring 2 2025 classes start on March 10, 2025
Offer for NEW STUDENTS ENROLLING in an eligible bachelor's degree program for the Spring 2 2025 term. Exclusions and limitations apply.
Become an exceptional educator with the online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from LSUA! Our program cultivates proactive teachers with the expertise, abilities, and attitudes needed to foster the growth and development of Louisiana students in grades 1 through 5. The curriculum focuses on hands-on experience, ensuring teachers acquire the skills to thrive in various elementary classroom environments. This CAEP-accredited degree prepares graduates to excel in their teaching careers while providing a foundation for pursuing advanced education.
Since there is a strong demand for teachers, graduates of our program find employment opportunities across Louisiana in fulfilling careers in elementary education, early childhood education, and health and physical education.
After completing the program, graduates will attain certification as elementary education teachers in Louisiana.
This online program offers flexibility and convenience that is ideal for balancing work, school, and other commitments.
Students enrolled in this program may be eligible for scholarship opportunities.
As passionate advocates for education and proud members of LSUA's faculty, we are excited to guide you through our cutting-edge online elementary certification program. Here, you'll not only acquire vital knowledge and skills but also experience a supportive community that encourages innovation and celebrates diversity. Together, we will embark on a journey where you'll not only become an exceptional educator but also inspire and empower young minds to reach their full potential.
Tina Hathorn
Assistant Professor
Total credit hours per program: 120 credit hours
Cost per credit hour: $325
Total cost with fees and maximum amount of credits allowed to transfer into the program: $9,750
Total cost with fees: $39,000
The final cost of this program will be determined once all transfer credits are evaluated. Transfer credits may apply for up to 75% of degree requirements. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSUA degree. For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
*Please note: All students must purchase a $139 membership to LiveText before taking any courses that require observation hours. This is usually after obtaining 50+ credit hours. Students who are not employed at a school system must also purchase yearly renewable observers insurance, which may cost between $20-$50 depending on student choice of enrollment, once taking courses that require observation hours.
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.
| General Education | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1001 English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1002 English Composition II | 3 |
| POLI 2051 American Government | 3 |
| PSYC 2060 Educational Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 1021 College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1029 Contemporary Mathematics OR MATH 1313 Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| BIOL 1001 General Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 General Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL 1003 General Biology Laboratory I | 1 |
| BIOL 1004 General Biology Laboratory II | 1 |
| PHSC 1003 Physical Science Laboratory | 1 |
| CMST 1061 Communication Fundamentals | 3 |
| HIST 2055 American History I | 3 |
| HIST 2057 American History II | 3 |
| FIAR 1003 Interdisciplinary Survey of the Arts | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 39 |
| Major Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 2700 Characteristics of Exceptional Students | 3 |
| EDCI 2900 Teaching Computer Literacy in the Elementary and Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDCI 3000 Children’s Literature | 3 |
| EDCI 3020 Assessment and Use of Data | 3 |
| EDCI 3125 Materials and Methods in Elementary Science | 3 |
| EDCI 3127 Materials and Methods in Elementary Social Science | 3 |
| EDCI 3200 Materials and Methods in Teaching Elementary Reading | 3 |
| EDCI 3400 Content, Methods, and Materials for Elementary (1-5) Mathematics I | 3 |
| EDCI 3500 Materials and Methods in Teaching Elementary Language Arts | 3 |
| EDCI 4100 Assessing and Guiding Classroom Reading Instruction | 3 |
| EDCI 4200 Reading in the Content Area | 3 |
| EDCI 4020 Teaching Students with Dyslexia | 3 |
| EDCI 4300 Assessing and Guiding Classroom Mathematics Instruction | 3 |
| EDCI 4400 Content, Methods, and Materials for Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDCI 4900 Residency in Elementary Grades, 1-5 | 9 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 51 |
| Additional Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL Electives | 6* |
| HIST 3071 Louisiana History | 3 |
| KINS 2600 Methods and Materials in Health & Physical Education for the Elementary School | 3 |
| MATH 1201 Number Sense and Open-Ended Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 1202 Geometry, Reasoning, and Measurement | 3 |
| PHSC 1001 Physical Science I | 3 |
| PHSC 1002 Physical Science II | 3 |
| PYSC 2076 Child Psychology | 3 |
| GEOG 1001 World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 30 |
*Students may be required to take ENGL 2010 (English Grammar) as part of this six-hour requirement; if they are not, they may choose two 2000 or higher-level literature-based courses.
**To be selected from ECED courses, SPED courses, EDCI 3800, EDCI 4010, ENGL 4710, CMST 3118, PSYC 4060, PSYC 4083, or course with advisor’s permission
For university acceptance, first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:
Transfer students to LSUA must meet one of the following sets of criteria:
Education majors complete a prescribed curriculum during their freshman and sophomore semesters. In order to enroll in 3000/4000 level professional education courses, majors must be formally admitted to the teacher education program.
To be admitted to the teacher education program, candidates must
Requirements for Residency (EDCI 4900)
To be officially admitted to residency, students must meet the following criteria:
1. attain senior standing with an overall grade point average of at least 2.7; (3.0 starting in Fall 19);
2. pass PRAXIS II
Or
Note: Teaching Reading 5205 is not required with the 7000 series.
3. complete all coursework (with a grade of “C” or higher in all professional courses) and complete all requirements.
4. complete at least 2 days a week/150 FEX hours in a Louisiana field placement school.
The online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
The online Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is designed to prepare proactive educators who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively impact the growth and learning of all grade 1-5 students in Louisiana. The requirements of the curriculum are designed to prepare educators who will perform professionally and successfully in a variety of elementary settings in a world of continuous social and cultural change.
Learning Outcomes
Our program is designed for career readiness, so you're prepared for the diverse landscape of elementary education. After graduating, you can get certified as an elementary education teacher in Louisiana, unlocking fulfilling career prospects. The online format provides flexibility for juggling work or other commitments. Also, the supportive learning environment hones the crucial skills you'll need for a lasting career.
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