Become a Teacher
If you want to impact the future, teaching is a great choice!
As the top-ranked education school in Kentucky and one of the leading institutions in the United States, we offer a strong foundation in effective teaching practices. Through extensive field experiences and our innovative embedded programs, made possible by partnerships with schools and community organizations, you will gain hands-on experience well before graduation. Both in-state and out-of-state students can receive a stipend of up to $5,000 while completing student teaching. Employers seek out our graduates based on their readiness to lead in classrooms from early childhood through high school—and beyond.
Degree Options and Teacher Education Program
- Bachelor’s degree programs for aspiring teachers
- If you have not yet attended college or earned a Bachelor's degree
- Graduate degree programs for aspiring teachers
- If you already have a bachelor's degree
- Transferring to UK for aspiring teachers
- If you are interested in transferring from community colleges, international schools, and other colleges and universities
- Teacher Education Program and Certification
- Learn more about the TEP, our program designed to ensure that you are ready to teach effectively in today’s classrooms.
Scholarship, loan, and grant opportunities for teacher certification majors
Why I Chose UK
"The College of Education gave me the tools to succeed and the confidence to go into the professional world and make a difference. The faculty and staff at the College of Education always took a personal interest in my life, along with my peers, to ensure that we were prepared for life after graduation. I was supported, encouraged, and motivated to become the best teacher possible because of my time at UK."
~ Emily, Master’s with Initial Certification (Social Studies)
Get in Touch
High School Students, Current Students, and Transfers
Jenna DeMastes, Director of Undergraduate Recruitment
Call: (859) 218-2698
Text: (859) 267-1888
jenna.demastes@uky.edu
College Graduates
Dr. Busari Isiaka Olayinka, Director of Graduate Recruitment
Isiaka.busari@uky.edu
AAQEP Accredited
The University of Kentucky is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality. View programs that have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 21, 2030.
