Empowerment for Learning
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 positively impact student learning. 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:
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE)*
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, Spanish
ESL Endorsement
Environmental Education Endorsement
*A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program is also available in Early Childhood (ECE), without teacher certification. Continuing education is available to teachers interested in advancing scholarship and/or certification in the following areas:
Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Education
Teacher Leader Master of Arts in Special Education
Master of Arts in Special Education (includes initial certification)
Gifted/Talented Education Endorsement
English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL) Endorsement
Rank I
Director of Special Education
