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The School of Teacher Education


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Become a Teacher with WKU's School of Teacher Education.

Empowering tomorrow’s teachers with hands-on experience, multidisciplinary expertise, and a passion for lifelong learning—so every student can thrive.

  • ✔ Gain Hands-On Experience
  • ✔ Learn from Expert Faculty
  • ✔ Earn a Nationally Accredited Degree

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Shape Your Future in Education at WKU

Start your journey to becoming an impactful teacher. At WKU's School of Teacher Education, we provide a direct path to a successful and rewarding career. Our programs are designed to get you into real P-12 classrooms, learning by doing.

Gain Hands-On Experience From the Start.

At WKU, you won’t just learn how to teach—you’ll start teaching right away. We believe the best way to become a teacher is to be in the classroom. From your very first courses like Discover Teaching (EDU 250), you'll engage in clinical field experiences in local P-12 schools. This practical approach is woven throughout your entire program, culminating in a full-time student teaching semester that prepares you to confidently lead your own classroom after graduation.

Learn From Expert, Supportive Faculty.

Our faculty are more than professors; they are dedicated mentors with deep expertise in critical areas like classroom management, student diversity, and literacy. This expertise shapes a curriculum that prepares you for the realities of today's schools. You'll receive personalized guidance every step of the way through a structured advising system, ensuring you have a clear support network to help you navigate your academic path and achieve your career goals.

Earn a Nationally Accredited Degree.

Your WKU degree is a powerful credential that signals excellence to employers nationwide. Our School of Teacher Education is nationally accredited, which means our programs meet the highest standards for quality and professional preparation. This accreditation ensures your education is not only rigorous and relevant but also provides a clear and respected pathway to teacher certification, opening doors to a successful and impactful career wherever you choose to go.

Explore Your Path to the Classroom

WKU's School of Teacher Education offers a comprehensive range of nationally accredited programs to launch your teaching career or advance your qualifications. Whether you need some guidance or you're ready to browse on your own, we have a pathway for you.

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View a complete list of our undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates to see all available WKU pathways.

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Experience WKU's School of Teacher Education

What's it really like to study Education at WKU? This video offers a personal look, showcasing the rewarding one-on-one classroom experiences, the strong sense of community and family connection, and how students balance academics with campus life. Discover the passion that drives our students and their aspirations to lead and inspire. Watch now to see the WKU difference.

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Career Outcomes

Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Education.

Graduates of WKU’s Education programs go on to make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities across the region.

9.4%

Data for Projected Growth sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics and Steppingblocks, a graduate insights software that analyzes the top employers for WKU Education major graduates.

  • Warren County Schools
  • Daviess County Schools
  • Bowling Green Independent Schools
  • Jefferson County Public Schools
  • Fayette County Public Schools

Data for Top Employers sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics and Steppingblocks, a graduate insights software that analyzes the top employers for WKU Education major graduates.

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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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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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