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LSU's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs hold NAEYC accreditation and align with their professional preparation guidelines. Students can pursue either Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) or Pre-K through 3rd Grade (PK-3) teaching certification. Both tracks follow a cohort model, fostering collaborative peer relationships that enhance personal and career development. Throughout the program, participants engage in field-based learning blocks and student teaching across varied professional development school environments. Upon completing LSU's ECE degree, graduates will have gained comprehensive experience working with children from infancy through third grade, including those with special needs.
International students who have never attended a post-secondary education institution will apply as a freshman (first-year student), and must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma with an academic average equivalent to a “B” (3.0 or better on the U.S. 4-point grading system). Entry requirements may vary from country by country.
Required Scores for Automatic Admission: TOEFL (paper-based exam) – 550, TOEFL (internet-based exam) – 79, IELTS - 6.5