Overview

This Teaching - Elementary Education program is designed for persons interested in acquiring initial teaching skills for students at the elementary education level and, for those with French language proficiency, the pedagogical expertise required to teach in elementary French immersion programs.

The College of Education & Human Development at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked among the country's best. The faculty use innovative, interdisciplinary, and research-based curricula to develop reflective practitioners who demonstrate expertise in knowledge and practice.

Career Opportunities

Elementary School Teacher
French Immersion Teacher
Curriculum Developer or Instructional Designers
Higher Education Faculty or Staff
School or District Administrators
Instructional Specialist or Instructional Coordinators
Child Care Providers
Staff in Education Related Organizations
Tutors
Corporate Trainers
Instructional Materials Sales Representatives

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classroom Management For Elementary MAT
MAT Elementary Science & Social Studies Pedagogy
MAT Elementary Classroom Assessment
MAT Mathematics Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Educational Diversity and Psychology in the Elementary School
Language and Literacy Development
Elementary Literacy Methods
Teaching Students with Dyslexia
Educating the Exceptional Child

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Early Childhood Education Primary Education View 1435 other Masters in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements, you must also submit:

Essay of at least 500 words that speaks to your potential as an elementary or elementary French immersion teacher also required. Those applying for the French immersion concentration are encouraged to write their essay in French.
Conditional program acceptance pending official scores for the appropriate content area PRAXIS II tests
Elementary French Immersion concentration only: demonstration of an intermediate-high level of French proficiency by either (1) having earned a four-year, undergraduate bachelor's degree in French and/or Francophone Studies or (2) a score of B1 level on the European Framework exam (DELF)/Intermediate High on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12788 USD / year

≈ 12788 USD / year
Out-of-State

11956 USD / year

≈ 11956 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5092 USD / year

≈ 5092 USD / year

Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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