International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education - PK-3 Teacher Certification

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at LSU, they will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

The School of Education at Louisiana State University offers undergraduate and 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’s mission is to prepare professional educational leaders and scholars knowledgeable in contemporary issues in education. The 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 (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 that are effective for personal and professional development. Candidates participate in field-based professional blocks and student teaching in diverse professional development school settings.