Erin Hogan teaching Children's Literature at the Porter Building.

Department of Elementary, Middle & Secondary Teacher Education (EMSTEd)

In partnership with local schools, EMSTEd prepares future educators and offers a variety of programs for those pursuing initial certification and advanced degrees.

Meet the EMSTEd Faculty

Accreditation Scholarships and Funding

Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees and Programs for Initial Teacher Certification

Elementary, middle & secondary programs. Earn Kentucky teacher certification with flexible, accelerated options. Ask about Option 9!

19th Century European Philosophy class held at Bingham Humanities.

Elementary Education (BS)

Type: Major Format: In-Person This program prepares undergraduate students for Kentucky certification in grades P-5. Dual certification options are available.

Jestin Slaw, Brandeis Law graduate commencement speaker 2022

Middle and/or Secondary Education (BS)

Type: Major | Format: In-Person This program prepares undergraduate students for Kentucky certification in grades 6-12. Dual certification options are available.

Two college students observing and helping in elementary school.

Elementary Education (MAT)

Explore Elementary Education Initial Teacher Certification. Including Alternative certification and Teacher Residency.

Students listening to a lecture in a nursing class

Middle School Education

Explore Middle School Education Initial Teacher Certification. Including Alternative certification and Teacher Residency.

Director of MTRP, Whitney Taylor, presenting to a group of secondary education level students

Secondary Education (MAT)

Explore Secondary Education Initial Teacher Certification. Including Alternative certification and Teacher Residency.

Students listen to their professor during Music History

Type: Graduate | Format: In-Person This program prepares you for initial certification to teach music education P-12 in Kentucky, combining coursework with hands-on field experience in local school districts.

Students working in the Woodford R. and Harriet Porter Building.

Health and Physical Education

Type: Graduate | Format: In-Person This program prepares you for initial certification to teach health and physical education P-12 in Kentucky, combining coursework with hands-on field experience in local school districts.

Advanced Educator Preparation

Children's Literature class held at the Porter Building.

Teaching and Learning (MEd)

Type: Graduate | Format: In-Person or Online
Designed specifically for K-12 certified educators, this program empowers teachers to cultivate leadership skills that impact students and inspire their peers.

Operations Management Class at Fraiser Hall.

Curriculum and Instruction (PHD)

Type: Graduate | Format: In-Person.
Our PhD program prepares scholars and leaders for faculty positions, research roles and leadership in education and agencies. Our EdS program prepares future school leaders so they are well-prepared to lead within their schools, districts or region.