The Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice

Graduate Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What programs and degrees are available and who do I contact for more information about them?
How do I apply for admission?
What is the required GPA?
What is the minimum GRE score?
Can I take courses without GRE scores?
What are the application deadlines?
What does the review process entail?
What do I need to do to transfer to ETPP from another university?
Where are the Semester Course Offerings located?
How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?
I have an undergraduate degree, but not in education. What do I need to do to become a certified teacher?
Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

What programs and degrees are available and who do I contact for more information about them?

We offer degrees in Educational Leadership and Research (ELRC) and in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI). A listing of the degrees and contact information for each program area leader are listed here. If you are interested in a PhD in Special Education, for example, you will contact Dr. Ken Denny for program information.

Please click here for a listing of Degrees, Programs and Contact Information.

How do I apply for admission?

Complete the online LSU Graduate School application at http://gradlsu.gs.lsu.edu/. Select the Graduate Admissions button to start the application process.
Please have three references send letters of recommendation to the department.

For EDCI Degrees, address letters of recommendation to:
Ms. Lois Stewart
Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice
223 Peabody Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-6867

For ELRC Degrees, address letters of recommendations to:
Ms. Tara Stewart
Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice
223 Peabody Hall
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-6900

What is the required GPA?

A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Is required for acceptance into the ETPP Graduate Programs.

What is the minimum GRE Score?

A combined GRE score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections is required for admission. However, ETPP does consider applicants with lower GRE scores if space is available.

Can I take courses without GRE Scores?

It is possible to complete up to 12 hours as a non-matriculating student before being admitted into ETPP. However, only 6 hours of coursework at the 7000 level can be transferred into a graduate program.

What are the application deadlines?

Each semester, the LSU Graduate School establishes application deadlines. It is possible to apply and be admitted after the deadline, but students are charged late fees.

What does the review process entail?

Once the LSU Graduate School has received all of your documentation (transcripts, etc), they will forward your application to the Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice (ETPP) for review by the professors in your specified program area.

The review time depends on how quickly we receive all of your application materials. Incomplete applications (such as those with less than three letters of recommendation) are not reviewed.

You can check the status of your application by contacting Ms. Lois Stewart at 225-578-6867 for EDCI applications, and Ms. Tara Stewart at 225-578-6900 for ELRC applications.

What do I need to do to transfer to ETPP from another university?

You may transfer up to 12 hours into a LSU Master’s program. The Program Leader for each content area will review an individual’s transcripts to determine which courses will count toward a degree in that program area. Please schedule appointments directly with the Program Leaders.

Click here for a listing of Degrees, Programs and Contact Information.

Where are the Semester Course Offerings located?

Course offerings are available by clicking on the Academics button on the LSU home page http://www.lsu.edu/students/academics.shtml

Select the Schedule of Classes button under the Classes & Scheduling heading http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/registrar.nsf/$CollectionMenu/Schedule+Booklet?OpenDocument

Select Schedule Booklet: http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/registrar.nsf/$Content/Schedule+Booklet?OpenDocument

Click on the Course Offering button for the appropriate semester (Fall, 2008, for example). An electronic, searchable menu will appear.

Use the drop down buttons to select the appropriate semester and Degree headings.
Curriculum & Instruction or
Educational Leadership and Research

How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship?

Graduate assistantships in ETPP are available. Please contact Ms. Lois Stewart at 225-578-2280 for more information..

Please refer to the LSU Graduate School Webpage for additional information on:
Graduate Assistantships –General Information
http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Assistantships?OpenDocument

Graduate School Tuition Waivers http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Tuition+Award?OpenDocument

Fellowships http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Fellowships?OpenDocument

Job Openings
http://appl008.lsu.edu/camp/GradAst.nsf/Student?OpenView

I have an undergraduate degree, but not in education. What do I need to do to become a certified teacher?

The Holmes Program (MAT) is the only master's program that leads to teacher certification.

Questions about teacher certification should be directed to the Louisiana Department of Education: http://www.doe.state.la.us/Lde/tsac/home.html

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

Please contact the Program Leaders for information about specific programs. Their contact information is listed on the Degrees, Programs and Contact Information page.

Additional questions about Graduate Admissions should be directed to:

Dr. Earl Cheek
Chair
Patrick and Edwige Olinde Professorship
223 Peabody Hall
578-6867
echeek@lsu.edu

The ETPP staff will also be happy to direct your questions to the appropriate people. The Department’s phone number is 225-578-6867.



Academics Administration Research Students Alumni & Friends Faculty & Staff Prospective Students & Visitors Assessment	The Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice Graduate Programs Frequently Asked Questions What programs and degrees are available and who do I contact for more information about them? How do I apply for admission? What is the required GPA? What is the minimum GRE score? Can I take courses without GRE scores? What are the application deadlines? What does the review process entail? What do I need to do to transfer to ETPP from another university? Where are the Semester Course Offerings located? How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship? I have an undergraduate degree, but not in education. What do I need to do to become a certified teacher? Who should I contact if I have additional questions? What programs and degrees are available and who do I contact for more information about them? We offer degrees in Educational Leadership and Research (ELRC) and in Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI). A listing of the degrees and contact information for each program area leader are listed here. If you are interested in a PhD in Special Education, for example, you will contact Dr. Ken Denny for program information. Please click here for a listing of Degrees, Programs and Contact Information. How do I apply for admission? Complete the online LSU Graduate School application at http://gradlsu.gs.lsu.edu/. Select the Graduate Admissions button to start the application process. Please have three references send letters of recommendation to the department. For EDCI Degrees, address letters of recommendation to: Ms. Lois Stewart Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice 223 Peabody Hall Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 225-578-6867 For ELRC Degrees, address letters of recommendations to: Ms. Tara Stewart Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice 223 Peabody Hall Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 225-578-6900 What is the required GPA? A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 Is required for acceptance into the ETPP Graduate Programs. What is the minimum GRE Score? A combined GRE score of 1000 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections is required for admission. However, ETPP does consider applicants with lower GRE scores if space is available. Can I take courses without GRE Scores? It is possible to complete up to 12 hours as a non-matriculating student before being admitted into ETPP. However, only 6 hours of coursework at the 7000 level can be transferred into a graduate program. What are the application deadlines? Each semester, the LSU Graduate School establishes application deadlines. It is possible to apply and be admitted after the deadline, but students are charged late fees. What does the review process entail? Once the LSU Graduate School has received all of your documentation (transcripts, etc), they will forward your application to the Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice (ETPP) for review by the professors in your specified program area. The review time depends on how quickly we receive all of your application materials. Incomplete applications (such as those with less than three letters of recommendation) are not reviewed. You can check the status of your application by contacting Ms. Lois Stewart at 225-578-6867 for EDCI applications, and Ms. Tara Stewart at 225-578-6900 for ELRC applications. What do I need to do to transfer to ETPP from another university? You may transfer up to 12 hours into a LSU Master’s program. The Program Leader for each content area will review an individual’s transcripts to determine which courses will count toward a degree in that program area. Please schedule appointments directly with the Program Leaders. Click here for a listing of Degrees, Programs and Contact Information. Where are the Semester Course Offerings located? Course offerings are available by clicking on the Academics button on the LSU home page http://www.lsu.edu/students/academics.shtml Select the Schedule of Classes button under the Classes & Scheduling heading http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/registrar.nsf/$CollectionMenu/Schedule+Booklet?OpenDocument Select Schedule Booklet: http://appl003.lsu.edu/slas/registrar.nsf/$Content/Schedule+Booklet?OpenDocument Click on the Course Offering button for the appropriate semester (Fall, 2008, for example). An electronic, searchable menu will appear. Use the drop down buttons to select the appropriate semester and Degree headings. Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Leadership and Research How do I apply for a Graduate Assistantship? Graduate assistantships in ETPP are available. Please contact Ms. Lois Stewart at 225-578-2280 for more information.. Please refer to the LSU Graduate School Webpage for additional information on: Graduate Assistantships –General Information http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Assistantships?OpenDocument Graduate School Tuition Waivers http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Tuition+Award?OpenDocument Fellowships http://appl003.lsu.edu/grad/gradschool.nsf/$Content/Fellowships?OpenDocument Job Openings http://appl008.lsu.edu/camp/GradAst.nsf/Student?OpenView I have an undergraduate degree, but not in education. What do I need to do to become a certified teacher? The Holmes Program (MAT) is the only master's program that leads to teacher certification. Questions about teacher certification should be directed to the Louisiana Department of Education: http://www.doe.state.la.us/Lde/tsac/home.html Who should I contact if I have additional questions? Please contact the Program Leaders for information about specific programs. Their contact information is listed on the Degrees, Programs and Contact Information page. Additional questions about Graduate Admissions should be directed to: Dr. Earl Cheek Chair Patrick and Edwige Olinde Professorship 223 Peabody Hall 578-6867 echeek@lsu.edu The ETPP staff will also be happy to direct your questions to the appropriate people. The Department’s phone number is 225-578-6867.

The Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice

Graduate Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

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in one of the most unique cultural settings in the nation. Visit www.lsu.edu/flagship to chart LSU’s path to national prominence.