Alternate certification programs are offered 100% online and are available to anyone who already holds at least a bachelor’s degree but does not hold teacher certification. Admission to an alternate certification program qualifies an individual to hold a practitioner’s license in Louisiana, which qualifies him/her to be employed as a full-time teacher of record while enrolled in the alternate certification program.
Southeastern offers two alternate certification routes: the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and a non-degree, certification-only option. Certification-only courses are embedded in the MAT degree, allowing students to choose the MAT option after enrolling.
Contact the Department of Teaching and Learning at 985.549.2221 or [email protected].