See how UL Lafayette's College of Education & Human Development recognizes outstanding students and the national distinctions its programs have earned.
Program Distinctions
- A first in Louisiana: The college was the first in the state to earn national accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), now the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
- Nationally recognized teacher preparation: Programs in Educational Curriculum & Instruction have received national recognition from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, National Science Teachers Association, Association for Childhood Education International, National Council for the Social Studies, and National Association for the Education of Young Children.
- First add-on certifications of their kind: Educational Curriculum & Instruction was the first department and institution to offer the Elementary Mathematics Specialist and Instructional Coach add-on certifications.
- Educational leadership: Our leadership preparation program is nationally recognized and accredited by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) and is highly regarded by local school districts.
- Kinesiology: Our undergraduate kinesiology program is nationally recognized and accredited by CAEP and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE).
