Alternative Certification (Grades 5-9 or 8-12)
The MAT Alternative Certification Program is designed to provide the local school districts with qualified teachers and interested candidates with a flexible, supportive route to teacher certification. The Alternative Certification Program provides candidates with an opportunity to pursue initial teacher certification while working as a full time teacher at Rank III level. Employment is not required for initial acceptance to this program. However, candidates must be employed in a Kentucky-accredited school by the start of the school year in order to continue in the program. This program is a two year, 30 credit hour program resulting in initial teacher certification and a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree. The Alternative Certification program certifies teachers in middle or secondary education only. Detailed requirements for completing this degree are provided in the UofL Graduate Catalog. Admission RequirementsThe teacher education admission portfolio is a combination of forms, transcripts, test scores, and other requirements that applicants will submit to the College of Education and Human Development. Have you attended a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Information Session or met with an Education advisor? If the answer is "no", then you are encouraged to attend a session BEFORE you start the application process! You can register at the link above. You will learn more about our programs as well as the academic requirements needed for admission. Some applicants may be required to complete prerequisite courses. Please click on the following link to determine whether you will need to complete prerequisite courses. Applicants who do not have a degree in the subject they wish to teach must have a transcript evaluation completed prior to application for admission. Opportunities for GraduatesBecome a Kentucky certified teacher or gain a Kentucky certificate in middle or secondary schools. CertificationMiddle Grades: English, Science, Math or Social Studies Secondary: English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Earth Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Business/Marketing Foreign Language P-12 in Spanish or French Document Actions |
