Overview

Course work and experiences in the program provide students who have a deep knowledge of their respective disciplines, but no background in professional education, with the pedagogical knowledge and skills to become highly qualified educators in their fields. Upon completion of the program, Western Kentucky University graduates will be professional educators who possess the dispositions and skills to apply state-of-the-art, evidence-based, best teaching practices to increase student achievement.

There are three concentrations in this Secondary Education for Initial Certification program:

Alternate Route to Certification Concentration for Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Business and Marketing Education, Chinese, Earth and Space Science, English/Language Arts, French, German, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish.
Standard Concentration for Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Business and Marketing Education, Earth and Space Science, English/Language Arts, Family and Consumer Sciences, French, German, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Social Studies, and Spanish.
Residency Concentration for Science and Mathematics (Secondary 8-12)(e.g. GSKyTeach)

Note that Concentrations 1 and 2 appear identical; however, the differences between these concentrations are characterized by students with and without a temporary provisional teaching certificate and those who must meet the equivalent of the state required student teaching requirements along with the specific content area in which students are seeking certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Internship for the MAT

Planning for Instruction

Advanced Educational Psychology

Methods of Teaching Literacy to Adolescents

Foundations of Differentiated Instruction

Educational Assessment for P-12 Learners

Principles of Action Research for Teacher Leaders

Research Methods

Survey of Educational Technology Practices

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-17 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Document completion of a baccalaureate degree with a major, or equivalent, in an approved certification area and from an accredited institution.
Be recommended for admission following a transcript review by an MAT advisor associated with the certification area sought. (If deficiencies are cited the applicant may be required to take additional undergraduate courses.)
Submit a letter of application including professional goals
Document a cumulative overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or above
Submit a passing score on the appropriate PRAXIS II test in major area.
Submit state minimum passing scores for GRE or CASE for admission to the professional education unit.
Submit a successful criminal background check.
Submit the following documentation prior to acceptance to Graduate School: 3 references, physical (including TB test), and a signed code of ethics.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28590 USD / year

≈ 28590 USD / year
Out-of-State

27510 USD / year

≈ 27510 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18210 USD / year

≈ 18210 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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There are three concentrations in this Secondary Education for Initial Certification program:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bowling Green

Funding

Scholarships Information

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