(XCSTE)
The LSU STEM Practitioner Teacher Alternative Certification Program is a post-baccalaureate program at LSU that leads to Louisiana middle/secondary school teaching licensure in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
Entry Requirements: Students entering the program must have completed a STEM undergraduate degree with a 2.5 GP A, and successfully completed the following Praxis examinations:
- Praxis 5624: Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades 7-12
- Praxis Content Exam: Mathematics (5161), Biology (5235), Chemistry (5245), or Physics (5265)
NOTE: There is no computer science Praxis Content Exam currently recognized in Louisiana; however, computer science candidates pass a Praxis Content Exam in a different subject.
Phase 1, Pedagogy Course Work:
Core Courses (12 credit hours)
Content-specific pedagogy course work for Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics:
Content-specific pedagogy course work for Computer Science:
Phase 2, Internship Course Work:
Following successful completion of Phase 1 course work, the candidate must secure a I-year paid internship position at a public school in the greater Baton Rouge area. To complete their training and receive faculty support for their internship teaching, students must register for the internship course for 3 credit hours during two consecutive semesters (fall/spring or spring/fall).**
EDCI 4635 Internship in Curriculum and Instruction
*This course is initially being offered using topics course numbers. The course is cross-listed between Computer Science and Education in order to serve students in different programs.
**Note that students completing Phase 1 course work as part of an undergraduate degree are eligible to enter directly into the Phase 2 paid internship.