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 2025-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Educational Psychology Teaching View 1590 other Masters in Teaching in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

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 Fee

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International

28590 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 953 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

27510 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 917 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

18210 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 607 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bowling Green

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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