Undergraduate Teaching Programs at WKU’s School of Teacher Education

Explore Undergraduate Teaching Programs at WKU

Start your journey to becoming a certified K–12 teacher with one of WKU’s undergraduate programs in the School of Teacher Education. Whether you’re passionate about early childhood, elementary, middle grades, special education, or STEM subjects, we offer hands-on, high-impact pathways that prepare you for success in today’s classrooms.

Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science

Prepare to teach in elementary school settings with a strong foundation in child development, curriculum planning, and classroom management. Ideal for future K–5 educators.

Program Code:527

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Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Science

Designed for those who want to work with children from birth through kindergarten. Combines developmental theory with practical teaching experience in early learning environments.

Program Code:526

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Middle Level Education in Social Studies and Language Arts, Bachelor of Science

Focus on teaching grades 5–9 with subject-area specialization in language arts and social studies. Gain strategies for engaging adolescents in critical thinking and communication.

Program Code:5001

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Science and Mathematics Education (SMED), Bachelor of Science

Specialized STEM teaching track for those interested in middle or high school science or math. Emphasizes inquiry-based instruction, mentoring, and educational research.

Program Code:774

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Special Education: Learning and Behavior Disorders and Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science

Dual certification program preparing you to teach both in elementary classrooms and in special education settings. Focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction.

Program Code:5003

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Interactive Training and Leadership, Certificate

This certificate program builds skills in instructional design, training development, and organizational leadership. A great supplement for aspiring educators or trainers.

Program Code:1725

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