Individuals who would like to teach college-level courses in high schools and community colleges can take 18 credit hours of graduate coursework in a particular discipline. Certified teachers interested in teaching “dual-credit” courses in Kentucky or Indiana, or “college credit plus” courses in Ohio, must take graduate-level courses to enhance their disciplinary content knowledge. Those who complete the required coursework will be eligible to teach introductory level courses in that particular discipline.
The 18 credit hours of graduate coursework can be used as a concentration for: (1) the Master of Arts in Education (MAED) – Teacher as Leader program; (2) the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) – Teaching and Leading program; or (3) Rank 1 certification in Kentucky.
You may choose to pursue one of the following graduate concentrations:
Ms. Lesley Webster
Specialist, Graduate Education
859-572-1567
GradEdu@nku.edu
Our NKU Teacher Education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
In addition, you will develop disciplinary content expertise which may be used to evaluate curriculum and teaching practices and to position you for leadership opportunities in your school, district, or community college.
Northern Kentucky University
Mathematics Education Psychology Center
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Local: +1 (859) 572-6069
Email: coedean@nku.edu
