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College of Education & Human Development

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Become a teacher, counselor, educational leader, or kinesiology professional at UL Lafayette's College of Education & Human Development.

As one of the largest providers of certified teachers in Louisiana, we prepare professionals for classrooms, schools, clinics, and beyond. Your coursework builds the knowledge you need, and field experiences, clinical rotations, internships, and the teacher residency let you put it into practice.

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Becoming a Teacher

From admission to the Teacher Preparation Program through field experiences, Praxis, and the yearlong teacher residency, here's everything you need to earn your certification.

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Already Have a Degree?

Get into the classroom sooner. The Certification-Only Program lets you earn teacher certification without a second bachelor's degree, and you may be eligible to teach with the full salary and benefits of a certified teacher while you're enrolled.

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UL LIFE Program

UL LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills in academics, careers, community involvement, and independent living.

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Online Programs

Earn a bachelor's in kinesiology, a master's in education, or a graduate certificate online.

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Learn by Doing

Hands-on experience begins when you enter your program and continues until graduation. Teacher candidates complete field experiences in schools across our seven-parish service area and a yearlong residency, kinesiology students complete internships, and counseling students train in our on-campus clinic. Many of our students secure jobs at schools and other settings as they complete their internship or residency.

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Education & Human Development News

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