School of Education

Our Programs

The mission of the teacher education program at the Campbellsville University School of Education is to prepare teachers for their respective fields by providing an academic infrastructure based on scholarship, service and Christian leadership. The primary goal of the program is to advance scholars who are competent, caring and qualified, who can positively impact student learning, and who are committed to life-long learning in a global society.

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, the courses, clinical experiences, and student teaching provide a strong foundation to prepare you to impact student learning positively.

All programs leading to certification or rank change are approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB). Teacher education and certification programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) as of May 2020. The Supervisor of Instructor and Director of Pupil Personnel programs were approved by EPSB in 2020.

Undergraduate Associate's

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate of Science Education Associate of Science 

Undergraduate Bachelor's 

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education (ECE) NO Teacher CertificationEarly Childhood Education (ECE) Area, with Montessori Emphasis, B.S. or B.A.Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher CertificationInterdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) Teacher Certification with Montessori Emphasis

Special Education (P-12) Teacher Certification

Learning and Behavior Disorders, P-12 Certification, B.S. or B.A.Learning and Behavior Disorders, P-12/Elementary Education, P-5 Certification, B.S. or B.A.

Elementary Education (P-5) Teacher Certification

Elementary Education, P-5 Certification, B.S. or B.A.Elementary Education, P-5/IECE, Teacher CertificationB.S. or B.A.

Middle Grades Education (5-9) Teacher Certification

Middle Grades Education, 5-9, B.S. or B.A.

Secondary Education (8-12) Teacher Certification

8-12 Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies

P-12 Teacher Certification

Art Education Area with Teacher Certification (P-12)Health and Physical Education with Teacher Certification (P-12)Music Education Area- Piano/Organ Emphasis, B.M. (P-12 Teacher Certification)Music Education Area- Instrumental Emphasis, B.M. (P-12 Teacher Certification)Music Education Area- Vocal Emphasis, B.M. (P-12 Teacher Certification)Spanish Education Area with Teacher Certification (P-12) B.A.

 

Graduate - Initial Certification Programs

MASE: Special Education Initial CertificationTeaching Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE) M.A.T.Teaching P-5 Elementary Education M.A.T.Teaching Middle Grades (5-9) - English, Math, Science, Social Studies M.A.T.Teaching Grades 8-12 - Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Social Studies Initial Certification M.A.T.

Teaching P-12 - Health & Physical Education M.A.T.

Graduate - Advanced Degree Programs

Teacher Leader in Education: T.L.M.A.E.Teacher Leader in Special Education T.L.M.A.S.ESchool Counseling P-12 M.A.S.C.School Improvement M.A.S.I (Rank I or II)Educational Administration (Principal P-12) M.A.Ed.Educational Administration (Supervisor of Instruction P-12) M.A. Ed.Educational Administration (Superintendent P-12) M.A. Ed.Montessori Education, M.Ed.Education Administration Specialist (Principal, Supervisor of Instruction, and Director of Pupil Personnel) Ed.S.Education Administration Specialist (Supervisor of Instruction, Director of Pupil Personnel, and Superintendent) Ed.S.Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S.A.B.A.

Graduate - Certificates

School Counseling - Standard CertificateDOSE: Director of Special Education Level I CertificateDOSE: Director of Special Education Level II CertificateMSD: Moderate and Severe Disabilities CertificateDPP: Director of Pupil and Personnel CertificateSupervisor of Instruction CertificateSuperintendent Certificate

Graduate - Endorsements

English as a Second Language EndorsementGifted & Talented Endorsement

Empowerment for learning is the motto of the school of education. As a result of program experiences, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to create a classroom climate in which your students can learn. The education program has a distinguished record of preparing students to become caring teachers ready to make a positive impact in a global society.