College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
We Build the People Who Build Our Communities.
Find your home base at WKU's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Whether you are becoming a teacher, counselor, psychologist, or leader, you belong here. You won't get lost in the crowd. Instead, you join a team that supports you from day one until you start your career.
Pass Rates
WKU students achieve near-perfect pass rates on PLT Praxis exams.
In KY for Veterans
Ranked the top school in Kentucky for Veterans by Military Times.
Clinical Hours
Provided to local agencies and the community by our PsyD clinical students.
What's Your Calling?
What's Your Calling?
Don't worry about the department name right now. Tell us what you want to do, and we'll show you exactly how to get there.
From your first field placement to your first classroom, you'll learn from teachers who've stood where you'll stand — and you'll log real hours in real schools long before you graduate.
Careers this leads to
- Elementary Teacher
- High School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Reading Specialist
- Instructional Coach
Programs to explore
- Elementary Education (BS)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (BS)
- Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts (BS)
- Science and Mathematics Education (SMED) (BS)
- Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders and Elementary Education (BS)
- Advanced Teacher Education (MAE)
- Artificial Intelligence and Educational Technology Leader (Certificate)
- Elementary Education (Rank I)
- Elementary Math Specialization P-5 (Certificate)
- Gifted Education and Talent Development (Certificate)
- Gifted Education and Talent Development (MAE)
- Gifted Education/Talent Development & Advanced Instructional Practice (EdS)
- Instructional Design (Certificate)
- Instructional Design (MS)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Initial Certification (MAT)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary (MAE)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Rank I)
- Libraries, Informatics, and Technology in Education (MS)
- Literacy Education (MAE)
- Middle Grades Education (Rank I)
- Secondary Education (Rank I)
- Secondary Education (Rank II)
- Special Education for Initial Certification (MAT)
- Special Education for Learning and Behavior Disorders (MAE)
- Special Education for Moderate and Severe Disabilities (MAE)
- Teacher Education for Initial Certification (MAT)
Train in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, and School Psychology — and start serving real clients through our on-campus Talley Family Counseling Center before you ever graduate.
Careers this leads to
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- School Counselor
- Mental Health Therapist
- School Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Marriage & Family Therapist
Programs to explore
- Addictions Education (Certificate)
- Career Services (Certificate)
- Counseling (MAE)
- International Student Services (Certificate)
- Student Affairs in Higher Education (MAE)
- School Psychology (EdS)
Build the strategic, human-centered leadership skills to guide schools, companies, and community agencies — at the bachelor's, master's, specialist, or doctoral level.
Careers this leads to
- Principal / Assistant Principal
- Superintendent
- Director of Human Resources
- Corporate Training Manager
- Nonprofit Executive Director
- Organizational Consultant
Programs to explore
- Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS)
- Organizational Leadership (BS)
- Workforce Administration (BS)
- Education Leadership (Certification Only)
- Educational Leadership (EdD)
- Instructional Leadership, School Principal (MAE)
- Organizational Leadership (Certificate)
- Organizational Leadership (MS)
- School Administration (Rank I)
Pair undergraduate research opportunities with graduate-level training in clinical, experimental, and applied behavior science — including funded FUSE grants for students who want to publish before they graduate.
Careers this leads to
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Research Scientist
- Behavioral Data Analyst
- Human Factors Specialist
- Community Researcher
Programs to explore
- Clinical and Community Behavioral Health (Minor)
- Psychology (BA)
- Psychology (Minor)
- Applied Psychology (PsyD)
- Psychology (MA)
Commission as an officer in the U.S. Army through our nationally recognized Military Science & Leadership (ROTC) program — named the #1 school in Kentucky for Veterans by Military Times in 2024 and 2025.
Careers this leads to
- Army Officer (Active Duty, Reserve, or Guard)
- Military Intelligence
- Signal / Cyber Officer
- Logistics Officer
- Aviation Officer
- Federal Civil Service Leader
Programs to explore
- Military Leadership (BS)
- Military Science (Minor)
Community
Your Home on the Hill
Your Home on the Hill
At WKU, you aren't just a number. In the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, you have a built-in family. Based in the state-of-the-art Gary A. Ransdell Hall, we provide a small-college feel with big-university resources to support you from your first day to graduation day.
CEBS Student Success Center
Free coffee, charging stations, a creative Makerspace, and a relaxing "Distraction Corner" to recharge.
Peer Mentoring & Coaching
Academic advice, Praxis exam tutoring, and support from junior and senior CEBS students who have been in your shoes.
Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
Live and learn alongside peers in your major. Join our Education LLC, PSYCH LLC, or ROTC LLC for built-in friendships and targeted support.
Meet the People Shaping the Future
Meet the People Shaping the Future
Alumni Spotlight
Mikayla Gambrel
Pineville, KY
School of Teacher Education
"I want to be a teacher because teaching is a wonderful way to make an impact on children, and I hope to be that positive influence our next generation needs. I chose ELA because reading and writing is a great way to understand the world and let the world understand you, and I want to share my love for literature with students."
Alumni Spotlight
Marleigh Solomon
Benton, KY
Psychology
"I want to dedicate my career to early intervention in childhood, so I can help children who have been through traumatic experiences and mental health struggles come out on the other side of it as healthy, loving, productive members of society."
Alumni Spotlight
Ikechukwu Micheal Diugu
Nashville, TN
Psychology
"My experiences working with youth and mentoring students showed me how important mental health, guidance and support are, especially in underserved communities. Studying psychology has given me the knowledge and tools to better understand behavior,"
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Ready to Start Your Journey?
The world needs what you have to offer. Let's get to work.
Contact Information, Resources, and Giving
Office of the Dean
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11030,Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030
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