About the course

This program is designed to develop Teacher Leaders who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools. Courses and experiences include Professional Learning Communities in which students interact with other graduate students from various content areas and grade levels to discuss and work on real world challenges and promising practices they encounter in schools. The program is divided into two instructional components. The first component, Professional Education, provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas. The second component, Specialization, directs the candidate into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth concurrent with the goals of each candidate. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$25,731

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2024	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2024	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2025	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2025	Bowling Green
Fall (August), 2025	Bowling Green
Spring (January), 2026	Bowling Green
Summer (May), 2026	Bowling Green

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Western Kentucky University

Applicants who are alumni of WKU teacher preparation programs must submit a current, valid teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility1 for Elementary (Grades P-5).

　　Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities will be admitted without a qualifying GRE score if they have a minimum 2.75 GPA for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) and a valid teaching certificate for elementary education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.

　　Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other higher education accredited universities with a GPA lower than 2.75 (undergraduate and graduate) must achieve a GAP score [(GRE-V + GRE-Q) + (GPA x 100)] of 550 or higher. The 550 score must include a GRE Verbal Reasoning score of 139 or higher, a GRE Quantitative Reasoning score of 139 or higher, and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher. For GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011, a GAP score (GRE x undergraduate GPA) of 2200 or higher and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher is required. In addition, applicants must have a valid teaching certificate for elementary education. A copy of the teaching certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.

　　Applicants to the MAE program in Elementary Education must hold or be eligible to hold a teaching certificate at the elementary level OR have a valid elementary program on file with the Office of Professional Educator Services. (Note: Conversion program must be completed prior to or simultaneously with the MAE.)

　　Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

　　Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.

　　Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation

　　Any additional program requirements (writing samples, resume/vita, etc.)

　　Adequate academic preparation in the field of specialization

　　English proficiency requirements (one of the following):

　　TOEFL, IBT ? 79

　　IELTS ? 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Western Kentucky University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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