ULM requirements

Persons interested in entering the Teach Delta Region program need to meet the following criteria:

• undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university

• 2.5 actual/adjusted undergraduate grade point average (GPA)

• 20 hours of classroom observations in your area of interest

• must have successfully completed the Praxis I unless the following terms exist:
scored 22 or higher on the ACT, or scored a 1030 combined verbal and math score on the SAT

*If any part of Praxis I has been taken (whether or not a passing score was achieved), the ACT/SAT option is forfeited

• must have successfully completed Praxis II, required scores will vary based upon specific exam

• must have a combined verbal plus quantitative Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 750 minimum

• complete graduate admissions application; a $20 application fee submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies

• completed TEACH Delta Region application packet

• an interview or letter of recommendation from the employing school district

about the program offered

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)-36 hours of graduate coursework for certification in:

• Elementary Education (1-5)

• Secondary Education (6-12)* Areas include: English, Math, Biology, Chemistry, Social Studies, Spanish, French, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Speech

• Multiple Level (K-12)* Areas include: Art, Spanish, French, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, and Instrumental & Vocal Music

• Special Education (Mild/Moderate Disabilities)

*Must have an undergraduate degree in the content area OR 30 hours of coursework in the content area. Courses must be 100 level or above with a grade of C or better.