TeachSWLA

McNeese State University’s alternative certification program seeks to identify exceptional professionals from the community who recognize the challenges and rewards of teaching and want to commit to making a difference in Southwest Louisiana. Our program was created to recruit outstanding candidates to pursue teacher certification and guide them along the path to leading their own classroom. McNeese State University’s alternative certification program’s goal is to bring outstanding professionals and recent graduates to schools where their skills and knowledge are needed most. Alternative certification candidates can pursue certification while teaching full time in one of the parishes in Southwest Louisiana. Hiring decisions are made by individual school systems.