Master of Arts in Teaching

Northern Kentucky University

Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) coursework from an accredited institution, with a minimum 2.75 GPA or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 30 semester hours of coursework

Submit official notification of appropriate Praxis 2 content exam(s) in the area in which you are seeking certification with the minimum score required by the state of Kentucky

All required paperwork and official background check.

An online application for admission and paid fee to the Office of Graduate Education

Current resume that includes work experience and prior education. Please include experience working with children other than in a family setting, whether through work or volunteerism, if applicable

A Statement of Professional Purpose which states the applicants reasons for pursuing teacher certification at this point in their life

Criminal and federal background check

Successful completion of the Praxis II Content Exam for your proposed certification area (not the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam - just the content area exam in each content area in which you plan on earning certification)

English Language Requirements:

The minimum scores for admission to programs are below:

TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT

IELTS: 6.5 band

Application deadline: Apr/01 for summer.