School of Education


Empowerment for Learning

Transition to Teaching Video

If you are interested in becoming a teacher, the courses, field experiences, student teaching and all other program experiences in teacher preparation will provide a strong foundation to prepare you to impact student learning positively.

Empowerment for learning is one of the special joys and outcomes of becoming a teacher. 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.

The mission of the teacher education program at Campbellsville University 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.

Campbellsville University School of Education is accredited by The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE),  the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).  The University is a part of the NASDTEC interstate agreement (National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education) which facilitates certification of our graduates in other states.

Certification is available in the following grade levels/content areas:

  • Elementary Education P-5:  Interdisciplinary
  • Middle Grades Education 5-9:  English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies
  • Secondary Education 8-12:  Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies
  • P-12:  Art, Health, Music, Physical Education, Special Education
  • ESL Endorsement

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program is also available in IECE/ECE.  This program does not lead to teacher certification.  It is designed for head start teachers and private day care workers desiring to have a four year degree.

Continuing education is available to teachers interested in advancing scholarship and/or certification in the following areas:

  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Master of Arts in Special Education (includes initial certification)
  • Gifted/Talented Education Endorsement
  • English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL)
  • Rank I
  • Director of Special Education

 

 

Admission Requirements

Traditional Undergraduate Program

Candidate Assessment Point - CAP 1:  Admission

  • Transcript, 2.5 GPA
  • Passing Scores on one of the following exams:
    • ACT - 21
    • Combined PPST score of 518 with a score on the Reading portion of at least 173
    • SAT 1470
  • English 111 - C or above
  • English 112 - C or above
  • MAC 120 or MAC 140 - C or above
  • TB Skin Test
  • State Criminal Background Check
  • Code of Ethics
  • Personal Autobiography
  • Pre-Professional Growth Plan (PPGP)
  • Entrance Interview