Earn a bachelor's degree in teaching or kinesiology at UL Lafayette, with paths to certification in early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, and K-12.
Our teacher preparation programs are state-approved and nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). View our accreditations.
Department of Educational Curriculum & Instruction
- Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3, BS — Help young children build the core knowledge that will be the foundation for their school careers, with a focus on learning through play.
- Elementary Education Grades 1-5, BS — Build students' literacy and numeracy and lay the foundations in science, mathematics, geography, history, and other social sciences.
- Middle School Education Grades 4-8, BS — Focus on adolescent development and become certified to teach in two focus areas. Concentrations: English Education, General Science Education, Mathematics Education, and Social Studies Education.
- Secondary Education & Teaching, BS — Teach grades 6-12, with hands-on experience in campus youth programs, field experiences, and a teacher residency in area schools. Concentrations: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, Social Studies, and Speech Education.
- Art or Music Education Grades K-12, BA — Offered with the College of the Arts, this degree leads to teaching certification in art or as a school band, orchestra, or choral director. Concentrations: Art Education, Instrumental Music Education, and Vocal Music Education.
School of Kinesiology
- Kinesiology, BS — Blend hard sciences with exercise science and kinesiology coursework to prepare for careers in health and fitness, sports, or physical education teaching, or for graduate study in fields like physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies. Concentrations:
Becoming a Teacher
All teacher certification majors must apply and be formally admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program, complete field experiences, pass the required Praxis tests, and finish a yearlong teacher residency. Learn what to expect in our Teacher Preparation Hub.
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's
Music education majors can begin graduate coursework early through an accelerated bachelor's/master's plan:
- Art or Music Education Grades K-12, BA, Instrumental Music Education Concentration / MM Music
- Art or Music Education Grades K-12, BA, Vocal Music Education Concentration / MM Music
Minors
- Health Minor — Open to any undergraduate student. Offered by the School of Kinesiology.
- Kinesiology Minor — Open to any undergraduate student. Offered by the School of Kinesiology.
- Secondary Education & Teaching Minor — For majors in the College of Liberal Arts or the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences who are eligible for 300- and 400-level courses in a critical-need teaching area for grades 6-12 and have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Note: this minor doesn't include the teacher residency — graduates complete residency through the Certification-Only Program.
- Education Minor — See the Academic Catalog for requirements.
Find course requirements for every program and minor on our Academic Catalog page. Questions about certification? Contact the Office of Student Services at 337-482-6681 or education@louisiana.edu.