Become a Teacher
If you are considering becoming a teacher, the University of Kentucky College of Education is the place for you!
This is the top-ranked education school in Kentucky and highly ranked among institutions across the United States. Our graduates are consistently sought by employers, who tell us students in our programs are highly prepared to be leaders in the classroom, from early childhood through high school – and beyond!
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- 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)
- Transfer pathways (if you are a community college student)
Scholarship/Loan/Grant opportunities for teacher certification majors
Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority Teacher Scholarships/Loan Program (KHEAA)
Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH)
Kentucky Academy for Equity in Teaching – Central Kentucky Education Cooperative
More Teacher Certification Information
Office of Program Documentation, Accountability and Compliance
"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."