Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)

Protected: Secondary Education Grades 6-12

Many of McNeese's undergraduate degree programs offer concentrations that incorporate initial teacher certification coursework into their curriculum. With this, you’ll graduate with a valuable degree and ready to step into the teaching profession with initial teacher certification.

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Secondary Education Grades 6-12 Highlights

If you’re looking to become a middle or high school teacher and share your passion for learning with a new generation, McNeese’s Secondary Education Grades 6-12 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) program is for you. Offered 100% online, this curriculum is offered in conjunction with many of our bachelor’s degree programs to allow you to graduate with both a valuable degree in the field of your choice, as well as initial teacher certification.

Following all current Louisiana state-mandated standards and program requirements, McNeese’s PBC program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Our curriculum encompasses both subject materials and educational practices necessary to be a successful teacher, including Tier 1 curriculum, planning, instruction, technology implementation and classroom engagement and management. With this certificate, you’ll be ready to start a career in education immediately after graduation.

A High-Value Addition to Your Degree Program

With one of the lowest tuition rates in the state, McNeese State University is recognized for its affordability and high quality of instruction in Southwest Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Through our degree and certification programs, you will enjoy support from a community of alumni and professors, while, as a certified teacher, you’ll be ready to step into one of the many jobs available in the high-demand field of education.

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Degree Type: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)

Program Length: 33 Hours

Availability: online

Protected: Secondary Education Grades 6-12 is offered 100% Online.
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In partnership with two nation-wide education consulting firms, McNeese continues to update its program curriculum with the most current knowledge and research-based practices in education, including working with diverse populations of students, competency-based assessments, technological tools and special education course work. Here are just a few examples of what makes McNeese first choice for students looking to enter the education field.

Applied Learning:

Complete more than 145 hours of practice in the field with support and mentorship from award-winning faculty. During each field experience, you’ll focus on different classroom topics, from educational measurements to diversity to secondary methods.

Excellence with a Personal Touch:

True to McNeese’s motto, our education program features small classes led by highly qualified faculty, academic advisors and instructors who are available online and in person, and a designated program advisor who will help you achieve what you need for your degree.

In-classroom Residency Experience:

With classroom management and teaching support, you will complete a two-semester residency to become familiar with the growth of students, culture of a classroom and expectations of a teacher from the beginning of a school year through the end. During the final year in this bachelor’s degree program, you’ll also develop a performance portfolio, including a service-learning project. An assigned faculty member, along with a university evaluator and state-certified Mentor Teacher, provide evaluations and offer feedback to help you improve your teaching practices.

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