Academic Units

Academic Units School of Education and Human Development School of Nursing School of Public Administration, Social Work and Criminal Justice

The College of Public Service and Leadership Studies at Kentucky State University offers undergraduate programs that prepare students to combine their broad liberal backgrounds with specialized training that applies both in their everyday lives and in their social–service careers. The college offers coursework leading to baccalaureate degrees in the fields of applied human sciences, criminal justice, education, physical education, public administration, and social work. The college also offers master's degrees in business administrations, public administration and special education; and a doctorate in nursing practice.

Kentucky State University is a state-approved and nationally accredited Educator Preparation Provider (EPP), offering eight undergraduate and one graduate Teacher Education Programs (TEPs). Four of the TEPs are housed in the School of Education and Human Development, and five are housed in other divisions at KSU. Information that pertains to all TEPS as well as specific information about Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, and Physical Education and Health are provided in this section. Specific academic requirements for programs housed outside the School of Education and Human Development are provided in the catalog sections pertaining to those divisions. In addition to TEPs, the School of Education and Human Development offers two programs that are not affiliated with careers in education. The Physical Education “non-teaching” program prepares graduates for professional careers in areas of health and wellness, including athletic training, coaching, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

The School of Public Administration and Social Work offers three undergraduate degrees and a Master of Public Administration. Social Work programs are geared toward human needs and public services. Programs within the area of Applied Human Sciences focus on the welfare of the family. Social Work program is designed to prepare students to help remedy social problems on individuals and groups.

The University's Liberal Studies Requirements strengthen all baccalaureate programs within the college and are compatible with the requirements of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teachers Education (NCATE), the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Public Administration (NASPA), and the Council on Social Work Education.

The strategic plan of the School of Education and Human Development guides our teaching, policies, procedures, curricula, and governance.

Commitment to Learn – We believe that abilities and achievements grow through willingness, effort, experience, and persistence. Collaboration – We believe that creative ideas and effective solutions stem from openness, partnership, and community.

Cultural Competence – We fully appreciate our own cultural roots and we believe that understanding and valuing the cultures of others leads to authentic connections and relationships.

Social Justice – We believe that equitable access to resources and opportunities is the key to personal growth, professional accomplishments, and systemic change.

Health and Wellness – We believe that excellence comes from enjoying what we do and striving for balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Mission: As the first public institution of higher education to prepare African American teachers in Kentucky, the School of Education and Human Development is grounded in history, theory, and research. Building on our proud legacy, we now form a diverse, supportive community that promotes cultural competence, provides access to resources, creates opportunities for meaningful learning, engages in effective problem solving, and activates positive system change for all.

Vision: The School of Education and Human Development collaborates with partners to offer educational opportunities through which individuals from myriad cultures learn together in community and grow into culturally competent, highly skilled, professional leaders in a global society.

The University offers eight undergraduate Teacher Education Programs (TEPs) and one graduate TEP. Each program is state-approved by the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB, http://www.epsb.ky.gov) and nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP, http://caepnet.org). The TEPs include:

Biology Education (8th -12th grade), School of Natural Sciences

Elementary Education and Teaching (kindergarten-5th grade), School of Education and Human Development

English Education (8th -12th grade), School of the Humanities and Performing Arts

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