Student Success

Advising

Each student is assigned an academic advisor who guides the student each semester he/she is enrolled. Students are provided details about advising each semester. Linked below are common advising resources.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Praxis

The Praxis® tests measure the academic skills and subject-specific content knowledge needed for teaching. The Praxis tests are taken by individuals entering the teaching profession as part of the certification process required by many states and professional licensing organizations.

Student Success Center

One of the many purposes of the Student Success Center (SSC) is to provide candidates with resources that can help them achieve their goal of becoming a competent and effective educator. The SSC consists of a lab (TEC 239), which houses materials that can be checked out by the teacher candidate for use in lessons and a variety of other resources and services. To learn more about the Student Success Center, visit TEC 239 or browse the online resources. 

Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are residential programs that allow you to connect with a diverse group of students who share a common focus. Freshmen education students live together and participate in shared courses, special events, and service projects as a group. 

Student Organizations

Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)

The Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society subscribes to the four ideals of Fidelity to Humanity, Service, Science, and Toil. We endeavor to maintain professional fellowship, enhance professional growth, and honor achievement in the field of education and related helping professions.

Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)

SCEC is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with special needs as well as their families. SCEC sponsors activities such as a Fall dinner and dance for the OPTIONS clients and local group homes and works alongside other local organizations to serve and aid individuals with exceptionalities and their families in the community.

Student-led Louisiana Early Childhood Association (SLAECA)

Our purpose is to increase awareness of the needs and to work for knowledge and understanding of young children in Louisiana both at school and at home and to provide opportunities for collaboration between those who are concerned about the needs of young children and families.

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