Teacher Certification

ATTENTION: New Requirements from EPSB- Criminal Background Checks for Initial Certification

Teacher Certification Personnel process and maintain the necessary paperwork for recommending teachers for certification in Kentucky. They assist students seeking initial certification, those completing certification only programs, and those in graduate programs seeking advanced certificates or rank changes. The staff encourages all students to work closely with advisors in their academic content areas to ensure the successful completion of the certification process.

Below please find the documentation that is required before a recommendation for teacher certification can be made:

• Application for Kentucky Teacher Certification or Change in Salary Rank (Form CA-1)
• Official transcript(s) reflecting degree awarded or course work completed
• Praxis II Specialty Examination Scores

ALL PAPERWORK MUST BE SUBMITTED TO WKU’S OFFICE OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION FOR PROCESSING BEFORE BEING SUBMITTED TO THE STATE.

See: Teacher Certification Procedures

Please Note: 

WKU cannot accept certification fees. The certification fees should be paid directly through Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness (OELE) e-Pay system at www.kyepsb.net. Formerly Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).

Please visit the Office of Educator Licensure and Effectiveness (OELE) for additional information on certification requirements. This site also offers information on employment opportunities and contact information for Kentucky school districts. The Kentucky Teacher Certification Requirements and Kentucky Teaching Certificates located at this web site should also be helpful in addressing questions you might have. Also, a list of Frequently Asked Questions is available. Please visit the Educational Testing Services web site to register for a Praxis exam or download Test at a Glance information, but always check Praxis test codes required for Kentucky before registering for any exam.

Please feel free to stop by during normal working hours or email Teacher.certification@wku.edu for assistance.

Related Links

• Teacher Certification FAQ
• Teacher Certification Procedures
• Teacher Certification Based on Proficiency Evaluation (Policy)
• Teacher Certification Requirements for the 50 States
• Forms
  • Online Forms
  • Submit Online Forms
  • JCPS +15 Form

For more information, contact:

Office of Teacher Certification
Gary A. Ransdell Hall 1092
(270) 745-4300
teacher.certification@wku.edu