Department of Teaching and Learning Undergraduate Programs and Certificates

The Elementary Education program at the University of Kentucky prepares students to become Elementary Education teachers, and it also lays the groundwork for several other career possibilities in fields like School Leadership, Educational Psychology, Curriculum Design, State Policy, Publishing, Higher Education, and Corporate Training.

The Middle Level Teacher Education Program is a personalized, innovative program at the University of Kentucky. Teacher Candidates will participate in University-School Partnerships with strong collaborations between faculty and classroom teachers. Program completion leads to Kentucky certification in grades 5-9 in two content areas (English, Math, Social Studies, Science).

In the Secondary English Education Program, we prepare teachers who know how to value and use traditional methods alongside new knowledge about language arts in today’s society to maximize student success.

**For more information on initial certification, see Master’s with Initial Certification (MIC).

The Secondary Social Studies Education Program offers a breadth of classes and a wealth of field experiences. The combination of these classroom and experiential activities result in graduates who are prepared for many of the Secondary Social Studies challenges!

**For more information on initial certification, see Master’s with Initial Certification (MIC).

A major in STEM Education prepares students to teach grades 8-12 in their chosen content area, including mathematics, biology, physics, chemistry, or earth science.

Learn how to incorporate global issues, diverse perspectives, and intercultural learning into your future classroom/educational setting.