Overview
The Middle Level Teacher Education Program is a personalized, innovative program at the University of Kentucky. We take a unique approach to teacher education. In the UK Middle Level Education program, college classes are embedded in local middle schools. You will be working in actual classrooms from the start!
Program completion leads to Kentucky certification in grades 5-9 in two content areas (English, Math, Social Studies, Science).
The Middle Level Education Program is approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Why You Should Enroll
Our program prepares you to teach at the middle level, grades 5-9. You’ll be able to choose two content areas: English, math, social studies, or science.
Our graduates are highly qualified and recruited by schools. We partner with top teachers to offer student teaching experiences. You can experience a diverse community with many opportunities to get involved, including opportunities to travel and go abroad.
Questions?
Feel free to contact us with any questions you might have regarding this program. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Lisa Amick
Associate Professor
(859) 257-1979
lisa.amick@uky.edu
State Authorization & Licensure
If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.
Tuition and Fees
For information regarding current program cost please refer to the UK Tuition and Fees page.
Refund Policies
You can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information on the UK Student Account Services website.
