Highland Heights,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading- Gifted and Talented Education in Highland Heights United States | Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University
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Highland Heights United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,966
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Education Specialist degree in Teaching & Leading is designed for educators seeking to advance their instructional, leadership, and mentoring capabilities. This curriculum immerses participants in mastering collaborative techniques, mentorship strategies, and evidence-based teaching methods, ultimately benefiting graduates, their mentees, and K-12 students in their care. Successful completion qualifies candidates for Rank 1 certification in Kentucky.
The 30-credit graduate program builds upon a Master's degree and initial teaching certification, fulfilling Kentucky's Advanced Level Teacher Standards through hands-on research projects and comprehensive program activities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All admission requirements should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Education in Lucas Administrative Center, AC 302, before the application deadline (available on the Office of Graduate Education web page). Applicants whose admission requirements are not complete by the application deadline will be considered for admission if space is available.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must submit:
Official transcripts sent from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. One transcript must show successful completion of master's degree in education or in the content area of the applicant's teaching certificate.
A copy of the applicant's Kentucky teaching certificate showing certification at the Rank II level, or out-of-state equivalent.
Supplemental application.
International students or students whose native language is not English should contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to inquire about policies regarding official transcript evaluations and English proficiency.
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT, IELTS: 6.5 band
Successful completion of the Education Specialist in Teaching & Learning degree courses, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
To be eligible for admission, applicants must submit:
Official transcripts sent from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. One transcript must show successful completion of master's degree in education or in the content area of the applicant's teaching certificate.
A copy of the applicant's Kentucky teaching certificate showing certification at the Rank II level, or out-of-state equivalent.
Supplemental application.
International students or students whose native language is not English should contact International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to inquire about policies regarding official transcript evaluations and English proficiency.
TOEFL: 79 IBT or 550 PBT, IELTS: 6.5 band
Successful completion of the Education Specialist in Teaching & Learning degree courses, with a minimum GPA of 3.0
Tuition
USD
15,966