Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education - PK-3 Teacher Certification

The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with good English-language skills. It supplements immersive classes taught in English with just the right amount of support.

As a student in the Academic Accelerator, they will receive:

The right amount of support for their academic and English-speaking needs

A full year’s worth of college credits

Access to courses exclusively for international students

English-language help with words they need to know for their classes

A mix of classes with international and U.S. students

The School of Education at Louisiana State University offers undergraduate & graduate programs in Curriculum and Instruction and in Educational Leadership, Research, and Counseling. These programs prepare P-12 educational professionals to become reflective practitioners, effective professionals, and inquiring pedagogues. The school has as its mission the preparation of professional educational leaders and scholars knowledgeable in contemporary issues in education. Their programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

The Pre-K through 3rd grade teacher education program at LSU is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) and adheres to the organization’s Professional Preparation Standards. Teacher candidates in the PK-3 Teacher Education program move through the program in cohorts, gaining the advantage of close collegial relationships found to be effective for personal and professional development. Candidates participate in field-based professional blocks and student teaching in diverse professional development school settings.