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The field-based components for students qualifying for alternative teacher certificates under the requirements established by the Louisiana Department of Education are INTERNSHIPS and PRACTICUMS

ELIGIBILITY:

• Baccalaureate degree or higher GPA of 2.5 or better overall;
  
• 2.5 in specialty area and in education courses with grade of "C" or better
• Satisfactory NTE scores
  
• Approved curriculum crosscheck form
  
• Verification of employment as a teacher in area seeking certification
  
• Favorable recommendation by employer, director of student teaching and approval by the dean of the College of Education

SUPERVISION:

• Length of internship is one academic year (2 semesters)
  
• Supervision is provided by a college supervisor assigned by the director of student teaching

ELIGIBILITY:

• Baccalaureate degree or higher
  
• Three or more years of teaching experience on a temporary certificate
  
• GPA of 2.5 or better overall and minimum of 2.5 in education and speciality courses with individual course grades of "C" or better
  
• Satisfactory NTE scores
  
• Approved curriculum cross check form
  
• Favorable recommendation by employer and director of student teaching and approval by the dean of the College of Education

SUPERVISION:

• Practicums are abbreviated versions of student teaching. Placement is typically in a summer school program with a classrooom teacher under the direction and supervision of the Office of Student Teaching.