Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from an accredited institution, with a minimum 2.75 GPA or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 30 semester hours of coursework
Submit official notification of appropriate Praxis 2 content exam(s) in the area in which you are seeking certification with the minimum score required by the state of Kentucky
All required paperwork and official background check.
An online application for admission and paid fee to the Office of Graduate Education
Current resume that includes work experience and prior education. Please include experience working with children other than in a family setting, whether through work or volunteerism, if applicable
A Statement of Professional Purpose which states the applicant\u2019s reasons for pursuing teacher certification at this point in their life
Criminal and federal background check
Successful completion of the Praxis II Content Exam for your proposed certification area (not the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam - just the content area exam in each content area in which you plan on earning certification)
English Language Requirements:
The minimum scores for admission to programs are below:
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT
IELTS: 6.5 band
Application deadline: Apr/01 for summer.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Northern Kentucky University. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.