Criteria vary, depending on the student's undergraduate institution and GPA:
Applicants who are alumni of WKU teacher preparation programs must submit a current, valid teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility1 for Middle Grades (Grades 5-9).
Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities will be admitted without a qualifying GRE score if they have a minimum 2.75 GPA for all previous coursework (undergraduate and graduate) and a valid teaching certificate for middle grades education. A copy of the certificate must be submitted with the application.
Applicants with undergraduate degrees from all other accredited universities with a GPA lower than 2.75 (undergraduate and graduate) must achieve a GAP score [(GRE-V + GRE-Q) + (GPA x 100)] of 550 or higher. The 550 score must include a GRE Verbal Reasoning score of 139 or higher, a GRE Quantitative Reasoning score of 139 or higher, and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher. For GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011, a GAP score (GRE x undergraduate GPA) of 2200 or higher and a GRE Analytical Writing score of 3.5 or higher is required. In addition, applicants must have a valid teaching certificate. A copy of the teaching certificate or statement of eligibility must be submitted with the application.
Applicants to the MAE program in Middle Grades must hold or be eligible to hold a teaching certificate at the middle grades level OR have a valid middle grades program on file with the Office of Professional Educator Services. (Note: Conversion program must be completed prior to or simultaneously with the MAE.)
Baccalaureate degree or higher, or equivalent international degree, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or greater on baccalaureate degree or equivalent international degree or minimum GPA of 3.0 on a degree higher than a baccalaureate or equivalent international degree.
Official transcripts demonstrating completion of bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university & certified English translation
English proficiency requirements (one of the following):
TOEFL, IBT 79
IELTS 6.5