Teacher Education Programs

All programs are designed to meet the requirements for Kentucky certification.

Please note: Each degree program site includes information about how to apply, curriculum requirements, financial aid, and faculty/staff contacts.†

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Initial Teacher Certification Programs at the Bachelor’s level

Elementary Education (grades P-5) – also available with
- Dual certification in Learning & Behavior Disorders (grades P-12)
- Dual certification in Moderate & Severe Disabilities (grades P-12)
- Dual certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Birth to Kindergarten)
Health & Physical Education (grades P-12)
Middle Grades Education (grades 5-9) – also available with
- Dual certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders
Music Education (grades P-12)
Secondary Education (grades 8-12)
World Language Education: French and/or Spanish (grades P-12)

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Initial Teacher Certification Programs at the Master's level

Art Education (grades P-12)
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Birth to Kindergarten)
Elementary Education (grades P-5)
Louisville Teacher Residency Program: M.A.T. in Elementary Education
Health and Physical Education (grades P-12)
Middle Grades Education (Master of Arts in Teaching – Initial Teacher Certification)
Music Education (grades P-12)
Secondary Education (grades 8-12)
Special Education, Specialization in Moderate/Severe Disabilities (grades P-12)
- Alternative Certification route
- Traditional Certification route
World Language Education – French and/or Spanish (grades P-12)

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Advanced Certification Programs at the Graduate level

Doctoral programs

Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction (EdS)

Administration/Educational Leadership programs

School Guidance Counseling

Rank 1 programs

Master’s degrees for teachers

M.Ed. in Instructional Computer Technology (with Instructional Technology Endorsement)
M.Ed. in Literacy (with Literacy Specialist Endorsement)
M.Ed. in Special Education, Concentration in Learning and Behavior Disorders (program to add certification in LBD)
M.Ed. in Special Education, Concentration in Moderate and Severe Disabilities (program to add certification in MSD) | Online Option
MEd in Teaching and Learning (with Teaching and Learning Endorsement)
MEd in Teaching and Learning Special Education (with Teaching and Learning Endorsement), Concentration in:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder | Online Option
- Assistive Technology | Online Option
- Special Education emphasis | Online Option
- Special Education - Enhanced Content Emphasis | Online Option

Rank II programs

M.Ed. in Counseling and Personnel Services, Concentration in School Counseling
M.Ed. in Literacy (with Literacy Specialist Endorsement)
M.Ed. in Special Education, Concentration in Learning and Behavior Disorders (program to add certification in LBD)
M.Ed. in Special Education, Concentration in Moderate and Severe Disabilities (program to add certification in MSD) | Online Option
MEd in Teaching and Learning (with Teaching and Learning Endorsement)
MEd in Teaching and Learning Special Education (with Teaching and Learning Endorsement), Concentration in:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder | Online Option
- Assistive Technology | Online Option
- Special Education emphasis | Online Option

Endorsement programs (Non-Degree) – Programs may also be combined with the MEd in Teaching and Learning or Rank 1

Extension programs (for adding content or grade levels to a teaching certificate)

Career and Technical/Vocational Education

BS in Organizational Leadership and Learning with Concentration in Career and Technical Education - Rank 1 program

Veterans Interested
in teaching

Information for Veterans interested in teaching

I am interested in teaching
Career and Technical Education!

Information for students interested in Career and Technical Education

† - Degree Policy

The University of Louisville reserves the right to change programs of study, academic policies, academic requirements, fees, schedules of courses, procedures for the confirmation of degrees, or the announced academic calendar without prior notice.

The course information provided here is for the guidance of students. The university and the College of Education and Human Development reserves the right to change course information without prior notice.

The provision of the information on this website does not constitute an express or implied contract between the university and any member of the student body, faculty or general public.

All programs and degrees are open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.