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19 Master's degrees offered by the university
Teacher Education for Initial Certification
The MAT in Teacher Education for Initial Certification from Western Kentucky University provides students with the pedagogical knowledge and skills to become highly qualified educators who will apply state-of-the-art, evidence-based, best teaching practices to increase student achievement.
Advanced Teacher Education
This Advanced Teacher Education program from Western Kentucky University is designed to develop advanced educators who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools.
Gifted Education and Talent Development
The MAE in Gifted Education and Talent Development from Western Kentucky University offers two concentrations, Advanced Certification for Teacher Leaders and Advanced Research Focus.
Instructional Leadership - School Principal
The Master of Arts in Education, Instructional Leadership - School Principal program from Western Kentucky University requires 30 hours of coursework and leads to eligibility for initial principal certification (Level I, KP1).
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Teacher Leaders
The MAE in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Teacher Leaders from Western Kentucky University provides a choice of three concentrations which are dependent upon an applicant's current certification and their desired additional certificate sought.
Student Affairs in Higher Education
The Master of Arts in Education program in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Western Kentucky University is designed to prepare students to obtain entry and mid-level student affairs professional positions.
Libraries, Informatics, and Technology in Education
Students in the Libraries, Informatics, and Technology in Education program at Western Kentucky University seeking additional teacher certification will earn the School Librarian certification and the Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement.
Middle Grades Education for Teacher Leaders
The Middle Grades Education for Teacher Leaders at Western Kentucky University programs are designed to empower teachers to address authentic needs in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and most importantly improve student learning.
Counseling
The MAE in Counseling at Western Kentucky University has two concentrations and meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and in states with reciprocal licensure agreements.
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Initial Certification
The program in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Birth to Primary, for Initial Certification from Western Kentucky University is designed to prepare early childhood educators to work with children with and without disabilities, ages birth through kindergarten and their families. IECE program graduates are qualified to work with children from birth to entry into the primary program.
Special Education for Initial Certification, Learning and Behavior Disorders
The Special Education for Initial Certification, Learning and Behavior Disorders program from Western Kentucky University, which will lead to a Master of Arts in Teaching, is for individuals seeking initial certification in LBD and may or may not be currently employed as a teacher of students with Learning and Behavior disorders.
Elementary Education for Teacher Leaders
The Elementary Education for Teacher Leaders programs at Western Kentucky University are designed to empower teachers to address authentic needs in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and most importantly improve student learning.
Instructional Design
Instructional Design at Western Kentucky University is the systematic analysis of learning and performance needs, and the development of effective strategies, processes, systems, and products to address those needs.
Library Media Education
Library Media Education from Western Kentucky University is the Master of Science with an emphasis in libraries, informatics, and technology in education. Students seeking additional teacher certification will earn the School Librarian certification and the Instructional Computer Technology Endorsement.
Literacy Education
The Literacy Education Program from Western Kentucky University promotes lifelong learning through reading and writing for pleasure and function for every man, woman, and child.
Secondary Education for Teacher Leaders
The Secondary Education for Teacher Leaders at Western Kentucky University programs are designed to empower teachers to address authentic needs in classroom management, differentiated instruction, and most importantly improve student learning.
Special Education for Teacher Leaders, Moderate and Severe Disabilities
The Special Education for Teacher Leaders, Moderate and Severe Disabilities program from Western Kentucky University offers courses and experiences for the advanced preparation of special education teachers in Moderate and Severe Disabilities.
Instructional Design
The Master of Science in Instructional Design from Western Kentucky University prepares practitioners to assume leadership roles in public or private organizations.
Special Education for Teacher Leaders, Learning and Behavior Disorders
This Special Education for Teacher Leaders, Learning and Behavior Disorders program from Western Kentucky University is designed to develop teachers who can positively impact student learning in their classrooms and schools while serving students with special needs. The MAE in Special Education is for those seeking advanced preparation or additional teacher certification.