College of Human Sciences and Education
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ROLAND MITCHELL
Dean
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JOHN NAURIGHT
Acting Associate Dean for Research & Innovation
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EUGENE KENNEDY
Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Institutional Effectiveness
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DOUG WADDELL
Assistant Dean for Student Services |
TERRI MITCHEL
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
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CHAD T. GOTHREAUX
Assistant Dean for Advancement & Engagement Services
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RENÉE BOUTTE MYER
Assistant Dean for Advocacy, Collaboration & Engagement
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MARY WOODS
Assistant Dean for Strategy
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1131 Huey P. Long Fieldhouse
TELEPHONE 225-578-2331
FAX 225-578-3613
WEBSITE www.chse.lsu.edu
EMAIL chseinfo@lsu.edu
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Schools and Curricula
LSU’s College of Human Sciences and Education offers bachelor’s degrees and – through the Graduate School – master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and doctoral programs. The college consists of six academic units: the Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education, the School of Information Studies, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, and the School of Social Work, and the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool. The college’s mission is to enhance the quality of life across the lifespan. Through teaching, research, and service, the college plays a significant leadership role in addressing the complex human issues and policy decisions facing Louisiana and the nation.
College faculty, students, and graduates are actively engaged in the research tradition of the college. Thus, they are uniquely positioned at the cutting edge in using sophisticated approaches for educating and improving the quality of life for a diverse population in a complex and interconnected world.
The Lutrill and Pearl Payne School of Education takes pride in producing educators who are inquiring pedagogues, effective professionals, and reflective practitioners. Undergraduate programs in teacher education include: Early Childhood Education with certification in Birth to Kindergarten and /or Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3;, Dual Certification: General and Special Education Grades 1-5, and Elementary Education with certification in Grades 1-5. Graduate programs include Master’s and Doctorate’s degrees in educational leadership, technology, counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational research, gifted education, higher education, and special education. Within the College of Human Sciences and Education, the School of Kinesiology offers teacher certification in K-12 health and physical education (See the School of Kinesiology below for more information) The Lutrill and Pearl Payne School of Education also collaborates with multiple programs housed in other colleges across the LSU campus. Other pathways to teacher certification (K-12 or 6-12) are available through the College of Agriculture (agricultural and extension education K-12); the College of Music and Dramatic Arts (vocal and instrumental music education K-12) the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (English, French, history/social studies, and Spanish 6-12); the College of Science (mathematics, biological sciences, chemistry, and physics) The College of Coast and Environment (environmental science 6-12); and the College of Engineering (computer science education).
The School of Kinesiology provides undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in the art and science of human movement and in the business of sport. Undergraduate areas of study are in kinesiology and sport administration (online program is available through LSU Online); with kinesiology concentrations in exercise science and human performance, human movement science, K-12 Health and Physical Education, physical activity and health, and pre-athletic training. Sport administration concentrations are sport commerce and sport leadership. Graduates pursue careers in K-12 educational settings, health and fitness programs, professional programs such as allied health and medicine, athletic training, and sport agencies and businesses.
The School of Information Studies (SIS) offers entirely asynchronous online undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in the diverse range of information fields. The School offers an undergraduate minor in Digital Studies and general education courses. At the graduate level, SIS offers the Master in Library & Information Science and Graduate Certificates in Archival Studies, Records and Information Management, and School Librarianship. The MLIS program has been continuously accredited by the American Library Association since 1932 and remains the only ALA accredited program in Louisiana.
The School of Leadership & Human Resource Development (LHRD) offers undergraduate and graduate programs in leadership development, human resource development and global leadership. Bachelor’s and Master’s programs are offered in traditional campus-based formats and are available online through LSU Online. The LHRD Doctoral program in leadership and human resource development is campus-based with no online degree equivalent. LHRD programs are designed to develop the leadership, planning, analytical, problem solving, and change management capabilities that today’s globalized organizations need to be successful.
The School of Social Work offers the Human Development & Family Science undergraduate program with an optional concentration in child life and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program. The School also offers a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree (in person on campus or through an online program available through LSU Online) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
The College of Human Sciences and Education offers the Integrative Community Studies Program (ICS). A two-year certificate program designed to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities with a life-changing university experience for program residents. Our primary goal is to prepare students for independent living, provide competitive employment competencies, and build interpersonal communication skills.
The Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool (ECELP) is a Reggio Emilia - inspired research facility within LSU College of Human Sciences & Education and is aligned with the university’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Early Childhood Education. The ECELP is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which is the leading early childhood professional organization in the nation. The ECELP serves as a laboratory for the generation of cutting-edge research in the areas of child development and education. It also serves as a training site for undergraduate and graduate students as a model demonstration site within the community. Through its support of research and teaching, the ECELP generates and disseminates knowledge about best practices in early childhood education to support children’s development and learning.
Admission/Advising
Students anticipating careers in teaching and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in leadership & human resource development, kinesiology, sport administration, human development and family science, or social work should contact the Office of Student Services, College of Human Sciences and Education, 1240 Huey P Long Fieldhouse, to declare their interest and to obtain additional information. The variety of routes to teacher certification, social work licensure, and specific general education requirements for all programs necessitate early and continuous advisement by the Office of Student Services.
Students transferring from another institution must meet university transfer admission requirements.
Students interested in graduate programs that do not include initial teacher certification should contact the Graduate School and respective schools.
Basic Undergraduate Degree Requirements
Undergraduate students in the College of Human Sciences and Education are required to:
- Satisfactorily complete an approved program of study that has been determined by the faculty of the college and by the university. In addition, all university programs leading to teacher certification, including concentrations, must be approved by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Complete the final 25 percent of the program in residence in the College of Human Sciences and Education.
- Human Development and Family Science, and Sport Administration programs only: Satisfactorily complete these programs with a minimum cumulative and LSU GPA of 2.20 on all work taken.
- Leadership & Human Resource Development program only: Satisfactorily complete the program with a minimum cumulative and LSU GPA of 2.00 on all work taken.
- MAT five-year elementary education program only: Complete the undergraduate component of the program with a minimum 3.0 cumulative and LSU GPA on all work taken.
- Teacher education programs and concentrations only: Earn a grade of “C” or higher in course work as specified by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, and satisfactorily complete these programs with a minimum cumulative and LSU GPA of 2.50 on all work taken.
- Kinesiology and Social Work programs only: satisfactorily complete these programs with a minimum cumulative and LSU GPA of 2.50 on all work taken.
Enrollment in Two Degree Programs
A student may enroll in two bachelor’s degree programs concurrently and thereby earn either two degrees or earn one degree with two majors listed on the transcript, provided all requirements are completed as of the same commencement. Written requests must be submitted to the Office of Student Services for dean’s approval.
Refer to the section on “Earning Two Degrees ” in the “Regulations ” chapter in this catalog.
Scholastic Requirements
Retention
College of Human Sciences and Education faculty monitor the growth of students enrolled in the college’s programs. The College of Human Sciences and Education reserves the right to review at any time student suitability to continue in a curriculum. In addition to the university’s scholastic requirements, specific retention criteria in the College of Human Sciences and Education include, but are not limited to, the following:
- English Proficiency–Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in the following courses or have the equivalent in transfer credit: ENGL 1001 (ENGL 1004 ) and ENGL 2000 (ENGL 1005 ).
- Grade Point Average Maintenance–A student who fails to earn a 2.00 semester average in any one semester, regardless of cumulative grade point average, will be placed on college probation. To be removed from college probation, a student must earn a 2.00 or better semester GPA, remediate course deficiencies, and make satisfactory progress in the degree program. A student who fails to earn a 2.00 GPA for two consecutive semesters, regardless of cumulative GPA, will be dropped from the college.
Office of Student Services
The Office of Student Services provides all student-related services for undergraduate students in the college. The office strives to provide a single, student friendly environment designed to meet all student needs: recruitment, application procedures, admissions, advising and counseling services, student records, retention services, scholarships, PRAXIS information, student-related experiences (e.g., student council), degree audits, teacher certification, and alumni follow-up.
Distance Learning Programs Credit
No more than one-fourth of the number of hours required for the baccalaureate degree may be taken as Distance Learning Program (DLP) coursework. Students registered in the college may enroll in a maximum of 19 semester hours of combined resident and DLP coursework during a regular semester (12 semester hours in the summer term). Written requests to exceed this maximum must be submitted to the Office of Student Services for dean’s approval.
Students in residence may take DLP courses only in exceptional cases (e.g., conflicts between single sections of required courses) and with specific approval of the dean of the college through the Office of Student Services. Students in all programs must complete all DLP coursework prior to the final semester of their program.
Academic Programs Abroad
Students in the College of Human Sciences and Education are encouraged to participate in study abroad programs administered by the Office of Academic Programs Abroad. Course requests must be submitted in advance to the respective department for evaluation of equivalency. In addition, students must meet in advance with a College of Human Sciences and Education counselor to ensure that degree credit will be granted upon return to LSU.
Honors College
Students interested in dual membership in the Honors College and the College of Human Sciences and Education should contact the Honors College for admission information.
Pathways to Teacher Certification
LSU is accredited and approved to offer four varied paths to become certified as a teacher: a bachelor’s program, a master’s program, and other alternative certification paths. The focus is to prepare educators to be effective professionals, inquiring leaders, and reflective practitioners. All paths feature early and extensive connections between university-based and field-based learning and include a yearlong teaching residency supported by faculty, a university supervisor, a certified mentor teacher, and campus-level administration.
Regardless of the route chosen, students will find that teacher education at LSU links contemporary research and practice, provides early and extended experiences in diverse educational settings, incorporates instructional technology, and prepares B-12 teachers who truly understand children, content, and pedagogy.
Below are the pathways to initial teacher certification and their respective degrees, colleges, schools, and programs.
Bachelor’s Programs: Initial Teacher Certification
Undergraduate students eager to complete their education in four years may find the bachelor’s programs most attractive. The College of Human Sciences and Education offers undergraduate programs leading to certification in Birth-Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 3, Elementary Grades 1-5, Dual Certification in Elementary Grades 1-5 and General/Special Education Grades 1-5, and health and physical education K-12. The College of Human Sciences and Education also collaborates with other colleges across the university that offer programs that combine general education, an area of focus, professional education courses, and practical experiences. The College of Agriculture (agricultural and extension education K-12); College of Humanities and Social Sciences (English, French, history/social studies, and Spanish 6-12); College of Science (mathematics, biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and environmental science 6-12); College of Music and Dramatic Arts (vocal and instrumental K-12); and the College of Engineering (computer science education 6-12).
All pathways lead to Louisiana teacher certification and are designed for students who know early in their college careers that they want to become teachers and who want to enter the profession immediately, following receipt of the bachelor’s degree. Programs feature early and extensive connections between university-based and field-based learning and include a yearlong teacher residency (full-time) that is supported by a university supervisor and certified mentor teacher.
Master’s Program: Initial Teacher Certification
The Lutrill and Pearl Payne School of Education offers Master’s degrees in education with certification pathways in either Grades 1-5 or 6-12. Students earn a master’s degree and Louisiana teacher certification by completing 36 credit hours beyond a bachelor’s degree. The program features extended experiences in diverse school settings, the support of peers who work together in small cohort groups, mentoring by graduate faculty, and the development of teacher-researcher skills.
The Master’s in Elementary Grades 1-5 is for students who wish to spend extended time developing the expertise prior to entering the teaching profession with an enhanced capacity for instruction may choose the master’s program which includes a full year of graduate-level professional preparation and full-time professionally supervised student teaching. The Master’s in Secondary Grades 6-12 is for students who have an undergraduate degree in a particular content area (math, science, foreign language, etc..) and now offers a provisional licensure (PL3) pathway in addition to the traditional yearlong teacher residency.
Admission to Teacher Education
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate students may enter basic teacher education programs after 24 semester hours of college-level course work with a minimum 2.50 GPA, cumulative and LSU. Formal admission to a specific undergraduate teacher education program/concentration requires a 2.50 GPA, cumulative and LSU. Admission to upper division professional education courses (3000-level and above) is restricted to students who have been formally admitted to a teacher education program/concentration.
Master’s Program
Elementary MAT Program: Admission into the Elementary MAT Program requires a bachelor’s degree in elementary education (grades 1-5). Students admitted into the Elementary MAT Program will be selected from those candidates who have a GPA of at least 3.00, have passing scores on both required PRAXIS (5622 and 7001) assessments, and are eligible for admission to the LSU Graduate School. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Elementary MAT Program. The Elementary MAT Admissions & Review Committee will select from among qualified applicants those students to be admitted into the Elementary MAT Program.
Secondary Program: Admission requirements for the master’s level secondary certification program include admission to the LSU Graduate School, including an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00, and PRAXIS II subject area/specialty assessment(s). (See “Master’s Programs Leading to Teacher Certification ” for additional requirements.)
Basic Requirements for All Teacher Education Majors and Concentrations
Undergraduate teacher education students are required to meet the following requirements:
Admissions Requirements:
- Minimum grade point average of 2.50, cumulative and LSU
Retention Requirements:
- Minimum grade point average of 2.50, cumulative and LSU, for entry into and continuation in upper (3000/4000) level education courses, including yearlong teaching residency
Degree Requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of an approved program of study as determined by all of the following: faculty of the college in which the major/concentration resides, the university and the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Minimum GPA of 2.50 on all work completed, cumulative, and LSU (MAT requires 3.0 GPA)*
- At least one attempt at taking required parts of the Praxis II Series (multiple subjects) and PLT
- Grade of “C” or higher in coursework as specified by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
PRAXIS
Satisfactory scores on the PRAXIS Series are required for teacher certification by the state of Louisiana. Students in teacher education curricula or concentrations are encouraged to pass all required sections of the PRAXIS Series prior to beginning the yearlong teaching residency, but it not required for graduation..
Undergraduate students should take the required PRAXIS II assessments during the last semester of coursework prior to yearlong teacher residency.
Undergraduate students in the Elementary Program leading to the master’s degree and certification must have passing scores on both the PRAXIS Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades K-6 (5622) and the PRAXIS Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (7001) assessments.
Master’s level students in the Secondary Program must have the appropriate PRAXIS II subject area/specialty test(s) to be formally admitted to the master’s year. Students must take the required PRAXIS II: Principles of Learning and Teaching Test(s) by the March testing window during the master’s year for timely receipt of test scores. Passage is required for program completion/graduation.
*See “Admission to Teacher Education“ and “Master’s Programs Leading to Teacher Certification ” for additional requirements for admission. Contact the Office of Clinical Experiences, Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education, for additional information on the PRAXIS Series.
Teacher Residency
Application for Teacher Residency
Application for yearlong teacher residency must be made to the Office of Student Services no later than two weeks after the start of the spring semester prior to the teaching residency. Late applicants cannot be guaranteed consideration.
Requirements for Yearlong Teacher Residency
The yearlong teacher residency is scheduled as a two-semester residency experience that begins prior to the fall and concludes in the spring. To be approved for residency, students must also meet the following requirements:
- LSU and cumulative GPAs of 2.50 with no grade lower than “C” in professional education courses and in other courses as required for certification, regardless of institution(s) attended. (3.0 GPA required for MAT graduate program)
- MAT programs require passage of PRAXIS II content tests in order to be eligible for student teaching. Contact the Lutrill & Pearl Payne School of Education, Office of Clinical Experiences for program-specific Praxis II requirements.
Student Organizations
The college’s Student Council includes student representatives and members-at-large from each school. CHSE Ambassadors assist the College with recruitment initiatives, campus programs, outreach efforts, banquets, special events and other activities. They provide Collegiate Outreach for Recruitment & Engagement (CORE) support within the College, on campus and in the community. The college’s Undergraduate Distinguished Scholars Program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to develop research competencies and conduct research studies with ongoing support from CHSE faculty volunteers and graduate student mentors. The Dean’s College Council Board is another student group made up of representatives from the college’s schools. The college also sponsors other organizations, including an honorary organization, Kappa Delta Pi; the Kinesiology Club; Alpha Tau Sigma, a professional student organization for athletic training students; the Association of Pre-Physical Therapy Students; the Physician Assistant Collegiate Society; the Student Organization for Sport Management; graduate and undergraduate level Social Work Student Associations; and a Human Development and Family Science student organization. Teacher certification students may also participate in student chapters of national organizations in their certification content area (such as National Association for the Education of Young Children, National Council of Teachers of English, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, etc.). The college also sponsors Chi Sigma Iota, an honorary organization for graduate students in counseling and the Curriculum Theory Project’s Graduate Student Collaborative.
Artist and Lecture Series and Lectureships
LSU sponsors artist and lecture series and lectureships to foster intellectual inquiry, stimulate dialog, and cultivate unique experiences with outstanding performance in a variety of fields. Among these programs are:
- LSU Curriculum Theory Project Distinguished Lecture Series
Undergraduate Career Plan
Students are encouraged to enrich their studies and prepare for their careers by using the Four Year Career Plan in addition to their academic course of study.