Submit complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher. Secondary school records are high school transcripts or mark sheets showing all classes and grades completed and date of graduation. Transcripts that are not in English or 4.00 grade scale should have an official evaluation and translation provided.
Submit an official copy of High School Diploma or Graduation Certificate.
Demonstrated English language proficiency. Before being accepted for admission to the university international students must demonstrate their English language proficiency. For standard admission students may demonstrate proficiency by one of the following means:
TOEFL score of 530 (paper based), 195 (computer based), or 71 (internet based) with no band score below a 16.
IELTS scores of 6.0 overall with 5.0 or above in EVERY subject/skill category.
Duolingo English Test with a score of 95 or higher.
Japanese students may submit the EIKEN test with a passing score of Pre-1.
ACT English 18 and ACT Reading 20
SAT Evidence Based Reading/Writing 510
Successful completion of the ELS Level 112 Intensive English program in the United States. (See below for details.)
EKU has had teacher preparation programs for Career and Technical Education since the Department’s historical beginning. Programs are available for those who plan to teach and those who are presently teaching many technical subject areas. These programs include Technical Education, Engineering/Technology Education, Occupational Training and Development, and Agriculture Education. The technical teacher education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation Educator Preparation (CAEP). EKU has one of the largest, most comprehensive technical education programs in the State
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Suggested Curriculum Guide for Career and Technical Education (Teaching) A.A.S.
Freshman (1st Semester) 16 hrs
BTO 100 Orientation (1 hr)
E-1A ENG 101 Reading, Writing and Rhetoric
E-2 MAT 112 College Algebra or higher
Element 5
Technical Electives2 (6 hrs)
TEC 161 Computer Applications in Tech.
CTE 261 Foundations of Career & Tech Ed
Technical Electives2 (6 hrs)
E1B ENG 102 Research, Writing and Rhetoric
Gen. Ed. Elective (2 hrs)
Sophomore (1st Semester) 18 hrs Sophomore (2nd Semester) 15 hrs
CTE 361 Course Materials in Technical Ed.
Technical Electives2 (9 hrs)
Element 3
Gen. Ed. Elective (3 hrs)
CTE 364 Methods in Career & Technical Ed
CTE 463 Practicum: Career & Technical Ed3 (12 hrs)
Career & Technical Education Careers
A well-planned program for teacher preparation and a closely-articulated pathway for those presently teaching in the State’s area technology centers, middle schools, high schools and Kentucky Community and Technical College (KCTCS) schools is available at EKU.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education prepares teachers for positions in technical education specialty areas such as construction, manufacturing, transportation and information technologies. The Engineering/Technology Education option is a unique, high-demand program that prepares teachers for middle schools and high schools -- an enjoyable teaching area that has many employment opportunities in Kentucky and other nearby states. Most Central and Southeastern Kentucky school systems employ technical teachers who are Department of Applied Engineering and Technology alumni.
The Certification Program and Associate of Science Degree in Career and Technical Education offered in conjunction with the Kentucky Office of Career and Technical Education are for teachers of many technical programs including electronics, health science, carpentry, welding, computer technology, industrial maintenance, and other high-tech areas primarily in Central and Southeastern Kentucky
