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Middle Grades Mathematics


Consider the innovative SKyTeach program at WKU, which provides outstanding preparation for the next generation of Kentucky's math and science teachers. To become a middle school math or science teacher you must complete the Science and Mathematics Education (SMED – SKyTeach Program) major and either a Middle Grades Mathematics (MGM – Department of Mathematics) major or a Middle School Science (MSS – Ogden College) major. You will earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in SMED and MGM or MSS. Your initial certification will be for grades 5 through 9.

Benefits

  • Personal support and guidance by Master Teachers who are experienced former high school or middle school teachers.

  • Academic and social support from peers who have similar career interests.

  • Opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience at the middle and high school levels.

  • High/Middle school student teaching experience in the fourth year of the program.

  • Internships in an educational setting and scholarships available during the school year and summer.

  • Professional staff with student work and resource rooms in addition to printing and computer labs.

For more information on this program, go to the SKyTeach website.

 

  • Middle School Mathematics Teacher

  • Research 

  • Superintendent

  • Advising

  • Administrative and Student Support Services

For more careers and information, go to the Career Services Center website and select "Connect major to careers".

KCTCS Transfer Plan: AS

More information on course requirements can be found on the departmental webpage.

120 college-level undergraduate semester hours including the following:

  • 39 semester hours of General Education, or General Education Certified/Associate of Arts/Science degree from KCTCS

  • 42 semester hours of upper-division credit (300-400 level courses)

  • 30 hours must be earned in residence (at WKU), at least 16 of which must be completed after the semester in which the student earned a cumulative total of at least 90 hours

Requirements for Admission to Professional Education

  1. File an application for admission to professional education.

  2. File a statement indicating no convictions or pending charges on a felony or a sexual misconduct misdemeanor.

  3. Submit documentation of a completed physical exam, TB test, and thumbprint criminal background check, all dated within one year prior to admission to teacher education.

  4. Submit an appropriate photograph for the teacher admission file.

  5. File a statement indicating a commitment to uphold the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel.

  6. Complete teacher admission standardized testing requirement for demonstration of basic skills by satisfying the indicated cut-off score(s) for one of the following (GRE test option is for graduate students only):

    • The Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) with minimums of 174 in Mathematics, 176 in Reading, and 174 in Writing

Required of undergraduate students (in addition to the requirements for all students)

  1. Attend a Teacher Education Admissions Orientation session.

  2. Achieve the required minimum GPA of 2.75 overall.

  3. Demonstrate proficiency in oral communication by attaining a minimum grade of "C" in COMM 145 or 161 (or approved equivalent course).

  4. Demonstrate proficiency in written communication by attaining a GPA of at least 2.5 in ENG 100 and ENG 300 (or approved equivalent courses), with neither grade lower than a "C" (English credit earned with an Advanced Placement score of 3 or higher, ACT English score of 29, SAT Verbal score of 620, or CLEP proficiency will be accepted as equivalent to a "B").

  5. Obtain three favorable faculty recommendations from instructors of designated courses.

  6. If not on iCAP, submit a copy of an approved written degree program for a program leading to initial certification.For requirements of applicants seeking a second baccalaureate degree or certification-only for initial certification please see the Requirements for Admission to Professional Education webpage.

 


 

Information about accreditation can be found through the Office of the Provost.

 


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 Last Modified 1/30/23