Overview

Graduates will gain competencies in theory, research, and application of best teaching practices in their respective fields.

The Teacher Education for Initial Certification degree from Western Kentucky University offers three concentrations: Elementary Education (grades K-5); Middle or Secondary Education (grades P-12 or 5-12 or 8-12 depending on certification area); and, Secondary Science and Mathematics Residency (grades P-12).

Students in this program may or may not hold a temporary provisional teaching certificate. Program faculty advisors will assist students in selecting appropriate coursework and culminating experiences to meet their career goals. Contact the Office of Professional Educator Services for more information about teacher certification.

Concentration(s)

Elementary Education (EEED)
Middle or Secondary Education (EMSE)
Secondary Science and Mathematics Residency (ERSM)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Internship for the MAT
Advanced Educational Psychology
Education of Exceptional Children
Literacy Development and Instruction
Methods of Teaching Literacy to Adolescents
Organization of Elementary School Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

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

Official transcript documenting an earned baccalaureate degree with a major in an approved certification area (see lists in the Overview) with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Letter of application including professional goals
Criminal background check
Three letters of reference
Physical examination (including TB test)
Signed code of ethics
PRAXIS II test with a passing score in the undergraduate major (not required for elementary concentration)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17907 USD / year

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Out-of-State

16506 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

10926 USD / year

≈ 10926 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Funding

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