Kentucky State University – School of Education and Human Development
Master of Arts in Special Education Graduate Checkpoints (Advanced)
A completed online application: https://kysu.edu/academics/graduate-studies/
Hold a statement of eligibility or an initial certificate issued by Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB).
A minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Once admitted to the program, the candidate will review, sign and return page 2 of this document indicating that they have read the Praxis disclaimer and the Professional Code of Ethics.
If you hold an initial certificate from another state earned through an approved program and have taught for at least 2 years under that certificate, please contact EPSB and inquire about KY certification.
If you hold an initial certificate from another state earned through an approved program and have not taught for at least 2 years under your certification, please contact EPSB for options regarding KY certification.
Completion of ALL course work with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above;
200 field hours recorded in KFETS and documentation to support the field hours;
Pass Praxis II
Dispositions Assessment/Field Experience Assessments
Any other requirements set by the program
Cumulative GPA 3.0
Successful Completion of a clinical practice course
Complete CA-1 for KY License
Program Evaluation and Dispositions Assessment
Completion of Exit Survey
Alumni Follow-up Survey