Kentucky Teacher Certification

Teaching Programs in Kentucky

Step-by-step Kentucky Teaching Cert Guide for new teachers to Kentucky.

Traditional ways to get a Kentucky Teaching Certification

Complete college and get an accredited degree
Get some experience in the classroom. KY requires this - even if it is unpaid such as student teaching
Pass the Principles of Learning & Teaching Test (PLT) and the Praxis II (subject area)
Submit the following:
- Completed Application
- $50 Check/money order payable to Kentucky State Treasurer
- Official transcripts, degrees, and school credits
- Copies of all test scores
- Mail to:
  Education Professional Standards Board
  Division of Certification
  100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor
  Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
  Call (502) 564-4606
Renewing the Kentucky Teacher Certification?
- Apply for renewal

Alternative Approach for the Kentucky Teacher Certification

Alternatively, you can earn the Teacher Intern License to teach in Kentucky. This will allow you to start teaching before you complete the teacher education program.

Have a college degree
Get a job within the Kentucky School District
Completed Application
Choose an alternative Kentucky preparation program
Ask for Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
Pass the Principles of Learning & Teaching Test (PLT) and the Praxis II (subject area)
Call your university to find out where you must send your material

Top Online Schools

Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program

B.A. in Early Childhood Education - Without Certification
Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation (Post-Baccalaureate)
B.A. in Early Childhood Education - With Certification

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Northcentral University

International Education - Doctor of Education
Global Training and Development - Doctor of Education
General Education - Master of Education

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Post University

Early Childhood Education
A.S. in Early Childhood Education
B.S. in Child Studies

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Kaplan University

MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)
MS in Education - Educational Psychology
MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)

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The University of Liverpool

Doctor of Education (Higher Education)

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Stratford Career Institute

Early Childhood Education
Teacher's Aid

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Ashworth College

Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
Teacher Assisting

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Walden University

M.S.Ed - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model
Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based

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Western Governors University

M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction

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Full Sail University - Online

Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)

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Grand Canyon University

Ed.D in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development
Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Behavioral Health

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Jones International University

M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration

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Penn Foster Schools