Kentucky
Teacher Certification
Admission Requirements 

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We are here to support you every step of the way. Through research-based coursework and support from experienced supervisors, you’ll be prepared to succeed in the classroom. 

Requirements for Kentucky Teacher Certification Program Admission

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum GPA

Transcripts

Upload your official transcripts to the Applied #1 box in InstructNet. If you don’t have your transcripts, visit your college or university website and request transcripts from your school’s registrar.

Coursework

Complete Introductory Course 5000.

Fees

Pay the $10 enrollment fee. 

Agreeement

Acknowledge your Letter of Agreement.

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Teach the Subject You Want 


iteach can help you get certified for specific subject areas. All teachers must meet criteria set by the state of Kentucky to teach a subject. This requirement is often referred to as your “certification area” or your “content area.”

You must have a bachelor’s degree or higher with a declared academic major in the content area of certification or in a related field. For example, prospective English teachers must have a major in English, Journalism, or a related subject. 

  • For elementary education, this would include an academic major in any area for which an elementary teacher has permissions to teach (English, social studies, science, math, music, art, health, P.E.), or a degree in general studies, interdisciplinary studies, or similar.
  • For special education, this would include an academic major in any area for which an elementary teacher has permissions to teach (English, social studies, science, math, music, art, health, P.E.), an academic major in an area of disabilities, or a degree in general studies, interdisciplinary studies, or similar.
  • P-12 Communication Disorders (SPLA Only) requires a baccalaureate degree in communication or speech language pathology and licensure as a speech-language pathology assistant issued by the Kentucky Board of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology.
  • P-12 Communication Disorders requires a master’s degree in communications or speech language pathology.

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Kentucky Teacher Certification Content Areas


iteach offers preparation for the certification areas shown below.

  • Elementary Education (P–5)

  • Middle School English and Communications (5–9)
  • Middle School Mathematics (5–9)
  • Middle School Science (5–9)
  • Middle School Social Studies (5–9)
  • Biology (8–12)
  • Chemistry (8–12)
  • Earth Science (8–12)
  • English (8–12)
  • Mathematics (8–12)
  • Physics (8–12)
  • Social Studies (8–12)
  • Art (P–12)

  • Health (P–12)

  • Health and Physical Education (P–12)

  • Instrumental Music (P–12)

  • Integrated Music (P–12)

  • Physical Education (P–12)

  • School Media Librarian (P–12)

  • Vocal Music (P–12)

  • Arabic (P–12)
  • Chinese (P–12)
  • French (P–12)
  • German (P–12)
  • Japanese (P–12)
  • Latin (P–12)
  • Russian (P–12)
  • Spanish (P–12)
  • Agriculture (5–12)
  • Business and Marketing Education (5–12)
  • Family and Consumer Science (5–12)
  • Engineering and Technology Education (5–12)
  • Learning and Behavior Disorders (P–12)
  • Communication Disorders (SPLA only)

Other Requirements

Outside of the United States Graduate Requirements

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