Individuals applying must meet all requirements for admission to graduate study at Northern Kentucky University as defined by the Graduate Catalog at the time of application in addition to the criteria below:

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with the grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, or a GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 30 semester hours of coursework.
Successful completion of the Praxis CASE (Core Academic Skills for Educators) test or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with minimum passing scores as follows:
Praxis CASE: 156 in Reading, 150 in Mathematics, 162 in Writing
GRE: 150 in Verbal Reasoning, 143 in Quantitative Reasoning, 4.0 in Analytical Writing
Official notification of appropriate Praxis II content exam(s) in the area in which the candidate is seeking certification with the minimum score required by the state of Kentucky. To register, go to: http://www.ets.org and look for Tests Required for Specific Licensure Areas under Kentucky state requirements.
Official transcripts of undergraduate and any graduate coursework sent directly from all institutions of higher education previously attended. If official transcripts do not reflect all necessary pre-requisite courses for content-area certification, the application may be denied.
Current resume that includes work experience and prior education. Please include experience working with children other than in a family setting, whether through work or volunteerism, if applicable.
A Statement of Professional Purpose which states the applicant's reasons for pursuing teacher certification at this point in their life, as well as in the chosen content area.
A criminal and federal background check. We recommend using this service: https://portal.castlebranch.com/nq45
Official notification of appropriate Praxis II content exam(s) in the area in which the candidate is seeking certification with the minimum score required by the state of Kentucky.
Successful completion of the Praxis CASE (Core Academic Skills for Educators) test or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with minimum passing scores as written above.
Successfully complete an interview* with the MAT Admissions Committee to ensure the potential candidate's qualifications, disposition, and character uphold the ethical standards of the profession and are a good match for working with P-12 students.
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