MAE Teacher Leadership

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Master of Arts in Education – MAE Elementary Education for Teacher Leaders

Admission Requirements

Criteria vary, depending on the student’s undergraduate institution and GPA. Applicants who are alumni of WKU teacher preparation programs must submit a current, valid teaching certificate or

Statement of Eligibility* for Elementary (Grades P-5). Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities will be admitted without a qualifying GRE score if

they have a minimum 2.75 GPA for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) and a valid teaching certificate for elementary education. A copy of the certificate must be submitted with the application.

Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities with a GPA lower than 2.75 (undergraduate and graduate) must achieve a GAP (GRE score multiplied by the undergraduate GPA) score of 2200 or higher and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher and have a valid teaching certificate for elementary education. A copy of the certificate must be submitted with the application.

Applicants to the MAE program in Elementary Education must hold or be eligible to hold a teaching certificate at the elementary level OR have a valid elementary program on file with the Office of Teacher Services. (Note: Conversion program must be completed prior to or simultaneously with the MAE.)

*Applicants whose certificates have expired may be admitted, but they may enroll for only six hours before they must apply to the EPSB for re-issued certificates. After completion of six hours, a student admitted with an expired certificate must submit a copy of the re-issued certificate before being allowed to register for any additional courses.

Program Requirements The program is divided into two instructional components: (a) Professional Education, which provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas; and (b) Specialization, which directs the student into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with the goals of each candidate.

Professional Education Component (9-16 hours) Courses in boldface are required

TCHL 500 – Foundations of Teacher Leadership (3 hours) TCHL 500 is a required course and is a prerequisite to all other courses. There is no proficiency evaluation that can be substituted for this course. In TCHL 500 students will complete an assessment process that will be used in determining which TCHL core courses they must take. While enrolled in TCHL 500, students will use several documents, including their KTIP assessments or in- kind examples, dispositions self-surveys, referrals from school personnel, and their respective School Improvement Plan, to develop with their respective program advisors individualized programs of study of 30-31 hours related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and professional goals. Each student’s program of study will include some or all of the TCHL courses, plus additional education-related or content courses. With the assistance of an assigned program advisor, TCHL 500 students will complete an official Form C and submit it to the Office of Graduate Studies.

TCHL 530 – Curriculum Development (3 hours) TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)

TCHL530 and 560 are required for all students, and there are no proficiency evaluations that may be substituted for these courses.

TCHL 540 – Classroom Instruction: Instructional Strategies (1 hour) TCHL 544 – Classroom Instruction: Equitable School and Community Partnerships (1 hour) TCHL 548 – Classroom Instruction: Managing the Learning Environment (1 hour) TCHL 550 – Student Assessment I: Fundamentals of Student Assessment (1 hour) TCHL 554 – Student Assessment II: Standardized Testing (1 hour) TCHL 558 – Student Assessment III: Classroom Tests and Instruments (2 hours)

TCHL 540, 544, 548, 550, 554, and 558 are required for all students OR the student must pass proficiency evaluations for these courses.

Mid-Point Assessment Requirements

To ensure that all students are proficient on Advanced Level Kentucky Teacher Standards, all Critical Performances associated with the TCHL courses must be completed, even if a candidate’s program of studies does not include the courses. Except for TCHL 560, which should be taken toward the end of their program, students may complete no more than 6 hours in their Specialization Component before they have taken all TCHL courses and/or uploaded all Critical Performances and have achieved an average score of 3.0 on all performances and an average score of 3 on dispositions. Additional course work may be required based on the assessment results.

Specialization Component (15-21 hours) TCHL 520 – Principles of Action – Research for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)

TCHL 520 is required for all students and there is no proficiency evaluation that may be substituted for this course Advisor approved content-specific course (3 hours) Electives: (9-15 hours): Advisor-approved courses selected from discipline in which student is certified or related courses

relevant to the student’s professional needs and goals. In place of the content electives, the student may substitute course work for endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental Education, and Instructional Computer Technology or other approved endorsements) or for meeting prerequisites for Instructional Leader programs.

Elementary Education 1. ELED 505 - Advanced Mat & Meth in Math for ElemTeachers (3 hours) 6. EDU 507 (GEOS 507) - Geography for Teachers (3 hours) 2. ELED 506 - Seminar in Elementary School Science – (3 hours) 7. EDU 597 - Org/Sup of Student Teach (3 hours) 3. ELED 507 - Advanced Materials and Methods in Social Studies (3 hours) 8. ELED 599 - Thesis/Research Writing (1-6 hours) 4 .ELED 570 - Workshop/Selected Topics (1-3 hours) 9. LTCY 519 - Foundations of Read Instruction (3 hours) 5. LTCY 524 - Reading in the Content Areas (3 hours) or 10. Or other advisor approved courses

Elementary Education Math Specialist Endorsement 15 hours Pedagogy Requirements - 9 hours

1. ELED 571: Leadership, Math, and Technology Education (3 hours) 2. ELED 572: Math and Technology Methods for Diverse Learners (3 hours) 3. ELED 573: Math and Technology Assessment (3 hours) Mathematics Content Requirements – 6 hours (selected with advisor approval) Required (unless student completed MATH 411 as part of baccalaureate program): (0-3 hours) 1. MATH 411G: Problem Solving for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (3 hours) Restricted Elective(s): (3-6 hours) 1. MATH 507: Math for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (3 hours) and/or 2. MATH 508: Number Concepts for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (3 hours) Students who completed MATH 411 as undergraduates must take both MATH 507 and 508.

Education Administration: Prerequisites for Planned 6th/Rank I Instructional Leader (All Grades) 1. EDAD 588 - Allocation and Use of Resources (3 hours) 3. EDAD 683 - Leading Teaching and Learning (3 hours) 2. EDAD 677 - Legal Issues for Prof Educators (3 hours) 4.EDAD 684 - Instructional Leadership (3 hours)

English as a Second Language Endorsement 25 hours Required Program Core Courses (16 hours)

1. English 407G - Linguistic Analysis (3 hours) 4. English 566 - Teaching and Testing ESL Grammar (3 hours) 2. English 408G - Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics (3 hours) 5. English 471G - TESL Practicum (4 hours) 3. English 565 - Integrated TESL (3 hours)

Other Required Courses 1. 6 hours of one foreign language if not previously taken. 2. One of the following (or equivalent) if not taken at the undergraduate level: English 104: Introduction to Linguistics (3 hours), English 302: Language and Communication (3 hours), or English 304: English Language (3 hours)

Environmental Education Endorsement 12 hours Required Courses 9 hours

1. ENVE 520 - Introduction to Environmental Education (3 hours) 2. ENVE 580 - Instructional Strategies in Environmental Education (3 hours)

Elective Courses 3 hours 1.ENVE 585 - Special Topics in Environment Education (3 hours) 4.REC 532 - Environmental Education Resources (3 hours) 2.EDU 507/GEOG 507 - Geographic Concepts and Skills for Teachers (3 hours ) 5.REC 434g - Environmental Interpretation (3 hours) 3.GEOL 511 - The Dynamic Earth (3 hours) 6.ELED/MGE/SEC 570 - Workshops: Environmental Education (1-3 hours )

Gifted and Talented Endorsement 12 hours 1. GTE 536 - Nature and Needs of Gifted, Creative and Talented Students (3 hours) 2. GTE 537 - Curriculum, Strategies, and Materials for Gifted Students (3 hours) 3. PSY 432G - Psychology of the Gifted and Creative (3 hours) 4. GTE 538 - Practicum for Teachers of Gifted Students (3 hours)

Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement 12 hours



Specialization Component (15-21 hours) TCHL 520 – Principles of Action – Research for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)

TCHL 520 is required for all students and there is no proficiency evaluation that may be substituted for this course Advisor approved content-specific course (3 hours) Electives: (9-15 hours): Advisor-approved courses selected from discipline in which student is certified or related courses

relevant to the student’s professional needs and goals. In place of the content electives, the student may substitute course work for endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental Education, and Instructional Computer Technology or other approved endorsements) or for meeting prerequisites for Instructional Leader programs.

Elementary Education 1. ELED 505 - Advanced Mat & Meth in Math for ElemTeachers (3 hours) 6. EDU 507 (GEOS 507) - Geography for Teachers (3 hours) 2. ELED 506 - Seminar in Elementary School Science – (3 hours) 7. EDU 597 - Org/Sup of Student Teach (3 hours) 3. ELED 507 - Advanced Materials and Methods in Social Studies (3 hours) 8. ELED 599 - Thesis/Research Writing (1-6 hours) 4 .ELED 570 - Workshop/Selected Topics (1-3 hours) 9. LTCY 519 - Foundations of Read Instruction (3 hours) 5. LTCY 524 - Reading in the Content Areas (3 hours) or 10. Or other advisor approved courses

Elementary Education Math Specialist Endorsement 15 hours Pedagogy Requirements - 9 hours

1. ELED 571: Leadership, Math, and Technology Education (3 hours) 2. ELED 572: Math and Technology Methods for Diverse Learners (3 hours) 3. ELED 573: Math and Technology Assessment (3 hours) Mathematics Content Requirements – 6 hours (selected with advisor approval) Required (unless student completed MATH 411 as part of baccalaureate program): (0-3 hours) 1. MATH 411G: Problem Solving for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (3 hours) Restricted Elective(s): (3-6 hours) 1. MATH 507: Math for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (3 hours) and/or 2. MATH 508: Number Concepts for Elementary and Middle Grades Teachers (3 hours) Students who completed MATH 411 as undergraduates must take both MATH 507 and 508.

Education Administration: Prerequisites for Planned 6th/Rank I Instructional Leader (All Grades) 1. EDAD 588 - Allocation and Use of Resources (3 hours) 3. EDAD 683 - Leading Teaching and Learning (3 hours) 2. EDAD 677 - Legal Issues for Prof Educators (3 hours) 4.EDAD 684 - Instructional Leadership (3 hours)

English as a Second Language Endorsement 25 hours Required Program Core Courses (16 hours)

1. English 407G - Linguistic Analysis (3 hours) 4. English 566 - Teaching and Testing ESL Grammar (3 hours) 2. English 408G - Sociolinguistics and Psycholinguistics (3 hours) 5. English 471G - TESL Practicum (4 hours) 3. English 565 - Integrated TESL (3 hours)

Other Required Courses 1. 6 hours of one foreign language if not previously taken. 2. One of the following (or equivalent) if not taken at the undergraduate level: English 104: Introduction to Linguistics (3 hours), English 302: Language and Communication (3 hours), or English 304: English Language (3 hours)

Environmental Education Endorsement 12 hours Required Courses 9 hours

1. ENVE 520 - Introduction to Environmental Education (3 hours) 2. ENVE 580 - Instructional Strategies in Environmental Education (3 hours)

Elective Courses 3 hours 1.ENVE 585 - Special Topics in Environment Education (3 hours) 4.REC 532 - Environmental Education Resources (3 hours) 2.EDU 507/GEOG 507 - Geographic Concepts and Skills for Teachers (3 hours ) 5.REC 434g - Environmental Interpretation (3 hours) 3.GEOL 511 - The Dynamic Earth (3 hours) 6.ELED/MGE/SEC 570 - Workshops: Environmental Education (1-3 hours )

Gifted and Talented Endorsement 12 hours 1. GTE 536 - Nature and Needs of Gifted, Creative and Talented Students (3 hours) 2. GTE 537 - Curriculum, Strategies, and Materials for Gifted Students (3 hours) 3. PSY 432G - Psychology of the Gifted and Creative (3 hours) 4. GTE 538 - Practicum for Teachers of Gifted Students (3 hours)

Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement 12 hours

Required Courses 6 hours 1. LME 535 - Survey of Educational Technology Practices (3 hours) 2.LME 537 - Principles of Educational Technology (3 hours)

Elective Courses 6 hours 1. LME 545 - Educational Technology Production (3 hours) 3. LME 547 - Integration of Educational Technology (3 hours)

2.LME 550 - Emerging Technology in Education (3 hours) 4. LME 737 - Educational Technology Leadership (3 hours)

Program Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (with a course grade of C or

higher) and present research results in an approved venue. Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in program course work.

Total Program Hours: 30-31

Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – MAE Middle Grades Education for Teacher Leaders


Criteria vary, depending on the student’s undergraduate institution and GPA. WKU Graduate Applicants who are alumni of WKU teacher preparation programs must submit a current, valid teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility* for Secondary (Grades 8-12, 5-12, or P-12).

Graduate of a Kentucky Higher Education Institution other than WKU Applicants with undergraduate degrees from Kentucky higher education accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA for all previous undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 GPA for previous graduate coursework or qualifying GAP/GRE** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate* for Secondary (Grades 8-12, 5-12, or P-12). A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.

Graduate of an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other higher education accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA for all previous undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 GPA for previous graduate coursework or qualifying GRE/GAP** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate* for Secondary (Grades 8-12, 5-12, or P-12). A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.


TCHL 500 – Foundations of Teacher Leadership (3 hours) TCHL 500 is a required course and is a prerequisite to all other TCHL courses.

TCHL 530 – Curriculum Development (3 hours) TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)

TCHL 560 should be taken in the student’s next-to-last semester prior to graduation. TCHL 540 – Classroom Instruction: Instructional Strategies (1 hour) TCHL 544 – Classroom Instruction: Equitable School and Community Partnerships (1 hour) TCHL 548 – Classroom Instruction: Managing the Learning Environment (1 hour) TCHL 550 – Student Assessment I: Fundamentals of Student Assessment (1 hour) TCHL 554 – Student Assessment II: Standardized Testing (1 hour) TCHL 558 – Student Assessment III: Classroom Tests and Instruments (2 hours)



All Critical Performances associated with the above TCHL courses must be completed, even if a candidate’s program of studies does not include the courses.

Students may complete no more than 6 hours in their Specialization Component before they have taken all TCHL courses and/or uploaded all Critical Performances and have achieved an average score of 3.0 on all performances and an average score of 3 on dispositions.

Specialization Component (14-21 hours) Courses in boldface are required

TCHL 520 – Principles of Action Research for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)

Advisor approved content-specific course (3 hours) Electives: (8-15 hours): Advisor-approved courses selected from the following:

o The discipline in which the student is certified o Academic disciplines related to P-12 common core standards o CEBS content courses in exceptional education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, library media education,

literacy, or psychology o Approved endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental

Education, Instructional Computer Technology); and o Courses identified as prerequisites for Instructional Leader

Program Completion Requirements 1. Successfully complete TCHL 560 (Course grade of C or higher) 2. Give acceptable presentation of action research in an approved venue. 3. Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and in program course work.


Advisor approved content-specific course (3 hours) Electives: (8-15 hours): Advisor-approved courses selected from the following:

o The discipline in which the student is certified o Academic disciplines related to P-12 common core standards o CEBS content courses in exceptional education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, library media education,

literacy, or psychology o Approved endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental

Education, Instructional Computer Technology); and o Courses identified as prerequisites for Instructional Leader

Program Completion Requirements 1. Successfully complete TCHL 560 (Course grade of C or higher) 2. Give acceptable presentation of action research in an approved venue. 3. Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA overall and in program course work.


Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – MAE Secondary Education for Teacher Leaders


Criteria vary, depending on the student’s undergraduate institution and GPA. WKU Graduate Applicants who are alumni of WKU teacher preparation programs must submit a current, valid teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility* for Secondary (Grades 8-12, 5-12, or P-12).

Graduate of a Kentucky Higher Education Institution other than WKU Applicants with undergraduate degrees from Kentucky higher education accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA for all previous undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 GPA for previous graduate coursework or qualifying GAP/GRE** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate* for Secondary (Grades 8-12, 5-12, or P-12). A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.

Graduate of an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other higher education accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA for all previous undergraduate coursework and a 3.0 GPA for previous graduate coursework or qualifying GRE/GAP** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate* for Secondary (Grades 8-12, 5-12, or P-12). A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.

Secondary Education Major Professional Education Component (9-16 hours)

Courses in boldface are required. TCHL 500 – Foundations of Teacher Leadership (3 hours)

TCHL 500 is a required course and is a prerequisite to all other courses. TCHL 530 – Curriculum Development (3 hours) TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (3 hours) TCHL 540 – Classroom Instruction: Instructional Strategies (1 hour) TCHL 544 – Classroom Instruction: Equitable School and Community Partnerships (1 hour) TCHL 548 – Classroom Instruction: Managing the Learning Environment (1 hour) TCHL 550 – Student Assessment I: Fundamentals of Student Assessment (1 hour) TCHL 554 – Student Assessment II: Standardized Testing (1 hour) TCHL 558 – Student Assessment III: Classroom Tests and Instruments (2 hours)


Other Education Courses (3-9 hours) Courses in boldface are required

TCHL 520 – Principles of Action research for Teacher Leaders (3 hours) Other advisor-approved education electives

Specialization Component (12 hours) Courses in boldface are required

Required Courses: Advisor-approved content-specific course (3 hours) Electives: 9 hours

With advisor approval, students may select appropriate elective courses from: o the discipline in which the student is certified o academic disciplines related to P-12 common core standards o CEBS content courses in exceptional education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, library media

education, literacy, or psychology

o approved endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Computer Technology); and

o courses identified as prerequisites for Instructional Leader programs


Program Requirements Secondary Education teachers may elect to complete the MAE in Secondary Education/Teacher Leader Program as their major area of study, or they may elect to minor in Secondary Education and complete a master’s degree in their field of specialization. The major in Secondary Education/MAE in Secondary Education is divided into two instructional components: (a) Professional Education, which provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas; and (b) Specialization, which directs the student into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with the goals of each candidate. Students wishing to minor in Secondary Education should contact the department associated with their major area of focus to learn more about admission and course requirements.

Secondary Education Minor Courses in boldface are required

Content Area Specialization Component (18 hours) Contact advisor in major area for program information. For the minor in Secondary Education students must complete a total of at least 12 hours in education course work, including the following: Professional Education Core (9-16 hours)

TCHL 500 (3 hours) TCHL 530 (3 hours) TCHL 560 (3 hours) TCHL 550 (1 hour) TCHL 554 (1 hour) TCHL 540 (1hour) TCHL 558 (2 hours) TCHL 544 (1 hour) TCHL 548 (1 hour)

Education Electives—0-3 hours Students who successfully complete the proficiency examinations for TCHL 540, TCHL 544, TCHL 548, TCHL 550, TCHL 554, and/or TCHL 558 may substitute another education course with advisor approval. TCHL 520 Principles of Action Research for Teacher Leaders is strongly recommended.


To ensure that all students are proficient on Advanced Level Kentucky Teacher Standards, all Critical Performances associated with the above TCHL courses must be completed, even if a candidate’s program of studies does not include the courses. Except for TCHL 560, which should be taken toward the end of their program, students may complete no more than 6 hours in their Specialization Component before they have taken all TCHL courses and/or uploaded all Critical Performances and have achieved an average score of 3.0 on all performances and an average score of 3 on dispositions. Additional course work may be required based on the assessment results.

Required Courses: Advisor-approved content-specific course (3 hours) Electives: 9 hours

With advisor approval, students may select appropriate elective courses from: o the discipline in which the student is certified o academic disciplines related to P-12 common core standards o CEBS content courses in exceptional education, interdisciplinary early childhood education, library media

education, literacy, or psychology

o approved endorsements (e.g., English as a Second Language, Gifted and Talented Education, Environmental Education, Instructional Computer Technology); and

o courses identified as prerequisites for Instructional Leader programs


Program Requirements Secondary Education teachers may elect to complete the MAE in Secondary Education/Teacher Leader Program as their major area of study, or they may elect to minor in Secondary Education and complete a master’s degree in their field of specialization. The major in Secondary Education/MAE in Secondary Education is divided into two instructional components: (a) Professional Education, which provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas; and (b) Specialization, which directs the student into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with the goals of each candidate. Students wishing to minor in Secondary Education should contact the department associated with their major area of focus to learn more about admission and course requirements.

Secondary Education Minor Courses in boldface are required

Content Area Specialization Component (18 hours) Contact advisor in major area for program information. For the minor in Secondary Education students must complete a total of at least 12 hours in education course work, including the following: Professional Education Core (9-16 hours)

TCHL 500 (3 hours) TCHL 530 (3 hours) TCHL 560 (3 hours) TCHL 550 (1 hour) TCHL 554 (1 hour) TCHL 540 (1hour) TCHL 558 (2 hours) TCHL 544 (1 hour) TCHL 548 (1 hour)

Education Electives—0-3 hours Students who successfully complete the proficiency examinations for TCHL 540, TCHL 544, TCHL 548, TCHL 550, TCHL 554, and/or TCHL 558 may substitute another education course with advisor approval. TCHL 520 Principles of Action Research for Teacher Leaders is strongly recommended.


To ensure that all students are proficient on Advanced Level Kentucky Teacher Standards, all Critical Performances associated with the above TCHL courses must be completed, even if a candidate’s program of studies does not include the courses. Except for TCHL 560, which should be taken toward the end of their program, students may complete no more than 6 hours in their Specialization Component before they have taken all TCHL courses and/or uploaded all Critical Performances and have achieved an average score of 3.0 on all performances and an average score of 3 on dispositions. Additional course work may be required based on the assessment results.

Program Completion Requirements

1. Successfully complete TCHL 560 (Course grade of C or higher) or approved discipline specific action research course. 2. Give acceptable presentation of action research in an approved venue. 3. Achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in program course work.


Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders

LBOC (Advanced Preparation)

This program is designed to develop Teacher Leaders who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools while serving students with Learning and Behavior Disorders. The School of Teacher Education, through the Exceptional Education program area, offers courses and experiences for initial preparation of Exceptional Education teachers and for those seeking advanced preparation. Advanced preparation programs include Professional Learning Communities in which students interact with other graduate students from various content areas and grade levels to discuss and work on real world challenges and promising practices they encounter in schools. Within the LBOC concentration, the student is expected to become competent in theory, research, and application of best teaching practices related to exceptional students with Learning and Behavior Disorders and to exhibit appropriate teacher disposition behaviors as indicated by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Teacher Disposition Rating Form. Students in both concentrations will complete a professional education component and a specialization component based upon their certification status, educational background, and career goals.

Admission Requirements Criteria vary, depending on the student’s undergraduate institution and GPA.

WKU Graduate No qualifying GAP** score is required for applicants with WKU baccalaureate degrees in Special Education as long as they have or are eligible for a teaching certificate in any area. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* Graduate of a Kentucky Higher Education Institution other than WKU Applicants with undergraduate degrees from Kentucky higher education accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) or qualifying GRE/GAP** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate in any area of education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* Graduate of an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) or qualifying GRE/GAP** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate in any area of education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* *Kentucky applicants whose certificates have expired may be admitted, but they may enroll for only six hours before they must apply to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for re-issued certificates. After completion of six hours, a student admitted with an expired certificate must submit a copy of the re-issued certificate before being allowed to register for any additional courses. Applicants from out-of-state with expired certificates must complete the requirements for their respective states to renew their certificates and submit a copy of the reissued certificate. **Qualifying GAP Score: 2200 or higher (GRE V + Q multiplied by the undergraduate GPA) and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher.

Program Requirements for Advanced Preparation Special Education (LBOC/LBLB) The program is divided into two instructional components: (a) Professional Education, which provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas; and (b) Specialization, which directs the student into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with the goals of each candidate.

Professional Education Component (9-16 hours) Courses in boldface are required.

TCHL 500 – Foundations of Teacher Leadership (3 hours) TCHL 500 is a required course and is a prerequisite to all other courses.

TCHL 530 – Curriculum Development (3 hours)

TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (3 hours) TCHL530 and 560 are required for all students, and there are no proficiency evaluations that may be substituted for thes courses.





Specialization Component (21-24 hours) Learning and Behavior Disorders required courses for LBOC Concentration: Students are encouraged to take no more than 6 hours of specialization component before completing all TCHL requirements.

EXED 518: Issues in Behavior Management (3 hours) EXED 530: Advanced Assessment Techniques (3 hours) EXED 531: Advanced Prescriptive Teaching (3 hours) Please note: Student must have been admitted to the Professional

Education Unit (Teacher Admissions) prior to enrolling in this course. EXED 532: Families, Professionals, and Exceptionalities (3 hours) EXED 533: Seminar: Curriculum in LBD (3 hours) EXED 630: Special Education Law (3 hours) EXED 590: Internship in Special Education (3 hours) Please note: Student must have a passing score on the Praxis II for LBD

certification prior to enrolling in this course. *EXED 516 Exceptional Child: Perspectives and Issues (3 hours) (SEE NOTE BELOW)

NOTE: Deficiency Requirement – Students who enter the program without having completed a previous introductory Exceptional Education (Special Education) course, must take EXED 516, Exceptional Child: Perspectives and Issues. This will require add an additional three hours to the required 37 hour program.

Optional Elective: Students may take EXED 534, Seminar: Research in Special Education on the suggestion of the advisor if is it appropriate for future educational and career goals. This will add an additional three hours to the required 37 hour program.

Program Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (with a course grade of C

or higher) and present research results in an approved venue. Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in program course work.







Specialization Component (21-24 hours) Learning and Behavior Disorders required courses for LBOC Concentration: Students are encouraged to take no more than 6 hours of specialization component before completing all TCHL requirements.

EXED 518: Issues in Behavior Management (3 hours) EXED 530: Advanced Assessment Techniques (3 hours) EXED 531: Advanced Prescriptive Teaching (3 hours) Please note: Student must have been admitted to the Professional

Education Unit (Teacher Admissions) prior to enrolling in this course. EXED 532: Families, Professionals, and Exceptionalities (3 hours) EXED 533: Seminar: Curriculum in LBD (3 hours) EXED 630: Special Education Law (3 hours) EXED 590: Internship in Special Education (3 hours) Please note: Student must have a passing score on the Praxis II for LBD

certification prior to enrolling in this course. *EXED 516 Exceptional Child: Perspectives and Issues (3 hours) (SEE NOTE BELOW)

NOTE: Deficiency Requirement – Students who enter the program without having completed a previous introductory Exceptional Education (Special Education) course, must take EXED 516, Exceptional Child: Perspectives and Issues. This will require add an additional three hours to the required 37 hour program.

Optional Elective: Students may take EXED 534, Seminar: Research in Special Education on the suggestion of the advisor if is it appropriate for future educational and career goals. This will add an additional three hours to the required 37 hour program.

Program Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (with a course grade of C

or higher) and present research results in an approved venue. Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in program course work.


Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – Special Education: Moderate and Severe Disabilities

MSD (Advanced Preparation)

The Master of Arts/Teacher Leader in Special Education for Moderate and Severe Disabilities Advanced Preparation program is designed to develop Teacher Leaders who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools while serving students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities (MSD). Courses and experiences include Professional Learning Communities in which students interact with other graduate students from various content areas and grade levels to discuss and work on real world challenges and promising practices they encounter in schools. This MAE program leads to advanced preparation for those holding initial certification in Exceptional Education MSD and may lead to certification in Moderate and Severe Disabilities (MSD) for students who hold certification in any area other than Exceptional Education, MSD. Within the MAE program in Special Education: MSD, students are expected to become competent in theory, research, and application of best teaching practices related to exceptional students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities and to exhibit appropriate teacher dispositions and behaviors as indicated by the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Teacher Disposition Rating Form. All courses in the program carry critical performance indicators (CPIs) that must be completed before the final course grade will be recorded. Each course’s CPI becomes a part of the portfolio that is reviewed at the end of each semester for progress through the program.

Admission Requirements Criteria vary, depending on the student’s undergraduate institution and GPA.

WKU Graduate No qualifying GAP** score is required for applicants with WKU baccalaureate degrees in Special Education as long as they have or are eligible for a teaching certificate in any area. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* Graduate of a Kentucky Higher Education Institution other than WKU Applicants with undergraduate degrees from Kentucky higher education accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) or qualifying GRE/GAP** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate in any area of education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* Graduate of an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) or qualifying GRE/GAP** scores and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate in any area of education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* *Kentucky applicants whose certificates have expired may be admitted, but they may enroll for only six hours before they must apply to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for re-issued certificates. After completion of six hours, a student admitted with an expired certificate must submit a copy of the re-issued certificate before being allowed to register for any additional courses. Applicants from out-of-state with expired certificates must complete the requirements for their respective states to renew their certificates and submit a copy of the reissued certificate. **Qualifying GAP Score: 2200 or higher (GRE V + Q multiplied by the undergraduate GPA) and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher.

Program Requirements for Advanced Preparation Special Education (LBOC/LBLB) The program is divided into two instructional components: (a) Professional Education, which provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas; and (b) Specialization, which directs the student into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with the goals of each candidate.



TCHL 530 – Curriculum Development (3 hours)






Specialization Component (21 hours) Core Specialization Courses

9 hours required (ALL MSD Teacher Leader Students Must have these courses)

EXED 630 – Special Education Law (3 hours)

EXED 530 – Advanced Assessment Techniques (3 hours)

EXED 590 – Internship in Exceptional Education (3 hours)

Special Education Curriculum Courses 3 hours required

EXED 535 Curriculum for MSD (3 hours) OR

EXED 615 Instructional Strategies and Design in ASD (3 hours)

Special Education Behavior/Classroom Management 3 hours required

EXED 518 Issues in Behavior Management (3 hours) OR

EXED 618 Social Skills Instruction and Behavioral Programming in ASD (3 hours)

Special Education Collaboration 3 hours required

EXED 532 Families, Profess. & Exceptionalities (3 hours) OR

EXED 612 Collaboration for ASD (3 hours)

Special Education Assistive Technology

EXED 419G – Assistive Technology (3 hours) OR

EXED 619 – Assistive Technology for ASD (3 hours)

Total Specialization Course Hours: 21-27 hours






Specialization Component (21 hours) Core Specialization Courses

9 hours required (ALL MSD Teacher Leader Students Must have these courses)

EXED 630 – Special Education Law (3 hours)

EXED 530 – Advanced Assessment Techniques (3 hours)

EXED 590 – Internship in Exceptional Education (3 hours)

Special Education Curriculum Courses 3 hours required

EXED 535 Curriculum for MSD (3 hours) OR

EXED 615 Instructional Strategies and Design in ASD (3 hours)

Special Education Behavior/Classroom Management 3 hours required

EXED 518 Issues in Behavior Management (3 hours) OR

EXED 618 Social Skills Instruction and Behavioral Programming in ASD (3 hours)

Special Education Collaboration 3 hours required

EXED 532 Families, Profess. & Exceptionalities (3 hours) OR

EXED 612 Collaboration for ASD (3 hours)

Special Education Assistive Technology

EXED 419G – Assistive Technology (3 hours) OR

EXED 619 – Assistive Technology for ASD (3 hours)

Total Specialization Course Hours: 21-27 hours

Deficiency Requirement: Students who enter the program without having completed a previous introductory Exceptional Education (Special Education) course, must take EXED 516, Exceptional Child: Perspectives and Issues. This will add an additional 3 hours to the required 30-37 hour program.

Optional Elective: Students may take EXED 534, Seminar: Research in Special Education on the suggestion of advisor if it is appropriate for future educational and career goals. This will add an additional 3 hours to the required 30-37 hour program.

Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Option

Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate Option: Students have the option of adding the Autism Spectrum Disorders Certificate to the MAE Program in Special Education Moderate and Severe Disabilities and may include 4 of the 5 ASD Course within their program of study. This will add 3 additional credit hours to the full 30 hour program for a total of 33-40 hours. Autism Certificate Courses are: EXED 610: Characteristics of ASD (3 hours) EXED 612: Collaboration for Individuals with ASD (3 hours) EXED 615: Instructional Strategies and Design in ASD (3 hours) EXED 618: Social Skills Instruction and Behavioral Programming for ASD (3 hours) EXED 619: Assistive Technology for ASD (3 hours)

Program Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete TCHL 560 – Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (with a course grade of C or

higher) and present research results in an approved venue. Students must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in program course work.


Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leader – Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education for Teacher Leaders


Criteria vary, depending on the student’s undergraduate institution and GPA. WKU Graduate No qualifying GAP** score will be required for graduates of the WKU B.S. in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program, as long as they have or are eligible for a teaching certificate for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* Graduate of a Kentucky Higher Education Institution other than WKU Applicants with undergraduate degrees from Kentucky accredited universities must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) or must have a **GAP score of 2200 or higher and a minimum GRE analytical writing score of 3.5 and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* Graduate of an Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education Applicants with undergraduate degrees from an out-of-state accredited university must have a 2.75 GPA or higher for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) or must have a **GAP score of 2200 or higher and a minimum GRE analytical writing score of 3.5 and must have or be eligible for a teaching certificate for Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. A copy of the certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.* *Kentucky applicants whose certificates have expired may be admitted, but they may enroll for only six hours before they must apply to the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board for re-issued certificates. After completion of six hours, a student admitted with an expired certificate must submit a copy of the re-issued certificate before being allowed to register for any additional courses. Applicants from out-of-state with expired certificates must complete the requirements for their respective states to renew their certificates and submit a copy of the reissued certificate. **Qualifying GAP Score: 2200 or higher (GRE Verbal and Quantitative scores multiplied by the undergraduate GPA) and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher.

Program Requirements The program is divided into two instructional components: (a) Professional Education, which provides advanced level pedagogy, leadership, and content related to Kentucky Teacher Standards and applicable to all P-12 teachers working in a wide gamut of developmental levels and content areas; and (b) Specialization, which directs the student into an individual program in content, pedagogy, and/or areas of professional growth consistent with the goals of each candidate.

Professional Education Component (18 hours) Courses in boldface are required.

CFS 577: Seminar in Child Development Research or advisor approved elective (3 hours) CD 486G: Language Disorders or an advisor approved elective (3 hours) IECE 520: Organizing Programs for IECE (3 hours) SWK 436G: Services to Children (3 hours) PSY 645: Consultation in Education and Mental Health Settings: Theory & Practice (3 hours) TCHL 560: Action Research Capstone for Teacher Leaders (3 hours)

Specialization Component (18 hours)


TCHL 520 – Principles of Action research for Teacher Leaders (3 hours) IECE 423G – Interdisciplinary Services for Young Children with Low Incidence Disabilities (3 hours) Advisor-approved electives (e.g., PSY, CNS, SWK, EXED, TCHL) (9 hours)

Total Program Hours: 36

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