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Become A Teacher


Empowering Educators to Inspire Every Student’s Potential.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of children, becoming a teacher in Kentucky is an ideal career for you. WKU's School of Teacher Education prepares you to shape the minds of the next generation while also providing you with the opportunity to work in a state that is deeply committed to education. Additionally, with competitive pay and benefits, you'll be empowered to concentrate on what you do best: inspiring and mentoring your pupils.

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Need more information about our program or have specific questions? Text The School of Teacher Education directly! We’re here to help you with everything from admissions to program details.

Text Us At: 270-721-8539

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What You'll Study

Student Diversity and Differentiation: This course provides students with education and training to address diverse student needs in the P-12 setting. Clinical field experience in public schools and/or other appropriate settings away from campus are required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to designated or assigned sites.

Behavior and Classroom Management in Education: This course provides an introduction to the concepts, theories, and principles of student behavior and classroom management for professionals in P-12 settings.

Early Childhood Education for Children with Disabilities: Emphasis on services and supports for children from birth through five years old, with and without disabilities, and their families, including current intervention research. Field experiences in early childhood settings away from campus are required. Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from assigned sites.

Student Teaching Seminar: Analyzes the connection between teaching theory and actual practice. Portfolio refinement with the New Teacher Performance Standards will be emphasized. Field experiences in public schools and/or other appropriate settings away from campus are required.

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WKU Living Learning Communities

In a WKU Living Learning Community (LLC), students with similar academic or social interests live together on a residence hall floor and participate in activities tailored to their specific majors or interests. 

The "Top of the Class" Living Learning Community is for first-year students enrolled in the WKU School of Teacher Education.

This LLC provides a learning community for future teachers to share their passion, learn together, and interact in professional growth activities that develop fellowship and professionalism.

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The School of Teacher Education

Gary A. Ransdell Hall, Office 1005

1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030


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