NEWS RELEASE

Contact: April Matt (matta@nsula.edu)
NSU PREP
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-6014

3/23/2004

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATCHITOCHES- The NSU PREP program at Northwestern State University has set a priority application deadline of Wednesday, March 31 for aspiring teachers who wish to begin the program during the summer semester,

NSU PREP is recruiting outstanding professionals interested in teaching elementary, middle, secondary, and special education to participate in the NSU Practitioner Teacher Program while they serve as teachers in schools that need them most. The program is looking for degreed professionals from a variety of careers, as well as recent college graduates, to bring their experience, knowledge and records of achievement to public schools in north/central Louisisana.

According to NSU Prep Enrollment Coordinator April Matt, applications are being accepted through May, but those applicants who meet the priority application deadline will be in better position to gain interviews with school districts who have teaching vacancies.

Requirements for NSU PREP include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university by May 31, 2004 and a minimum grade point average of 2.5. Those who want to enroll in NSU PREP must also pass the Praxis I reading, writing and mathematics test and the Praxis II Subject Area test. They must also submit an application for enrollment in PREP, a resume and application for admission to NSU's Graduate School. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended are also required.

Those interested in NSU PREP can call (318) 357-6008 or go to www.nsula.edu/altcert to apply.

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