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Undergraduate Programs· Admission to the Teacher Education ProgramThe advisement process is particularly crucial for teacher education students. It is suggested that freshman or other interested students declare a pre-major in elementary education. This procedure will result in assignment to a teacher education adviser familiar with the current curricular and admission requirements and with any impending changes that may occur prior to the student's admission semester. · Elementary Education ProgramThe Elementary Education Program at NKU is a four-year
program leading to a degree of Bachelor of Arts. It focuses on the educational
and developmental needs of children in the early childhood years (P-5) and is
the first step toward attaining teacher certification in the state of
Kentucky.
· Middle Grades Education ProgramThe Middle Grades Education Program is
part of a four-year program leading to a Bachelor's degree. Students
choose two areas of content focus from the following: language arts,
mathematics, science, social studies, or special education. A four-semester
progression of course work includes a strong foundation in middle school
philosophy, structure, and instruction with extensive field experiences in a
variety of middle school settings.
· Secondary Education ProgramThe Secondary Grades Education Program prepares students for certification in one of the following certification areas: Biological Science (Grades 8-12), English (Grades 8-12), Mathematics (Grades 8-12), Earth/space science (Grades 8-12), Chemistry (Grades 8-12), Physics (Grades 8-12) and Social Studies (Grades 8-12). Students also enter the Secondary Education Program if they are seeking certification in one of the following areas: Art (Grades P-12), Business and Marketing (Grades 5-12), French (Grades P-12), Music (Grades P-12), or Spanish (Grades P-12).· Special Education Program
The Special Education Program
prepares students interested in teaching children with mild
disabilities. The special
education program prepares teachers for children with learning
disabilities, mild mental retardation, emotional and behavioral
disorders, and orthopedic impairments. Students interested in
becoming certified in special education should select either elementary,
middle grades, or secondary education and then choose the special education
certification option. Graduates of the special education program are in
high demand across Kentucky and the U.S.
· Health & Physical EducationStudents desiring to
teach in the public, parochial, or private schools in health education and
physical education should choose the physical education major (teacher
certification tracks) and the health education option. In addition to
requirements for the teacher education program, these programs may lead to
certification to teach in elementary and secondary schools.
· Recreation/FitnessStudents interested in the general field of physical education as professional training for careers in fitness and recreation in non-school settings such as corporate fitness and recreation agencies should pursue the physical education major (recreation/fitness track). These students might also elect to pursue the health education minor, business administration minor, accounting minor, or marketing minor.· Bachelors of Science in Athletic TrainingThe Bachelor's of Science in Athletic Training is an allied health degree offered through the department of Kinesiology, Health, and Educational Foundations. NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainers provide prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and the physically active. For more information please contact Trey Morgan (morgant@nku.edu) Athletic Training Program Coordinator - (859) 572-1399. Click here for the Athletic Training Website.A complete description of all teacher education programs can be found in the University Catalog
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