Earn a bachelor's degree in education at UL Lafayette and become a certified teacher in early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, art, or music.
You want to be in the classroom. You want to share your passion for learning. Our undergraduate programs help you build the knowledge and skills to excel in PK-12 teaching. Whether you're teaching long division, how to play an instrument, or the wonder of photosynthesis, you'll graduate with proven educational theories and practical experience.
Our Programs
- Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, BS — Teach young children in pre-K through third grade.
- Elementary Education Grades 1-5, BS — Build students' literacy and numeracy and their foundations in science, math, and social studies.
- Middle School Education Grades 4-8, BS — Teach English, general science, mathematics, or social studies to students in grades 4-8.
- Secondary Education & Teaching, BS — Teach one of 10 subjects in grades 6-12.
- Art or Music Education Grades K-12, BA — Teach art, or lead a school band, orchestra, or choir. Offered with the College of the Arts.
Hands-On From Day One
You'll work with your target age group as soon as you start at UL Lafayette. Through our network of partner schools, departmental centers, and local organizations, you'll learn in many different settings and work with many different children. Your experience builds through field experiences to a yearlong teacher residency in an area school.
Learn about the Teacher Preparation Program
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's in Music Education
Highly qualified Instrumental or Vocal Music Education students can earn both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Music in five years.
Learn more about the ABM programs
Certification and Licensure
Each program prepares you for teacher certification in Louisiana. If you plan to teach in another state, review our licensure disclosures before you enroll.
Find course requirements for every program on our Curriculum & Catalogs page.