Overview

Students in the Middle Grade Education program offered at Eastern Kentucky University can add an additional certification in Education in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Special Education, or focus only on middle grade education in math, science, English, or social studies.

Why Middle Grade Education at EKU?

Program includes extensive, supervised school-based field experiences every step of the way.

Your Kentucky teaching certificate is easily transferred to other states (some additional requirements may be needed).

EKU prepares highly qualified middle grades teachers and our program is nationally accredited.

Faculty have K-12 teaching experience and are active scholars in state and national education organizations.

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

Public and private middle schools or junior highs in Kentucky and across the nation.

At 5th grade teachers in elementary schools or 9th grade teachers in high schools across the nation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education Orientation

Clinical: The Educational Profession

English- Research, Writing and Rhetoric

Human Communication/ Public Speaking

Human Development and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Fill out the free online application. Students must indicate the major they wish to pursue in order for an I-20 to be issued.
Submit a copy of your valid passport
Submit transcripts:

Complete secondary school records reflecting a cumulative grade of 75% (2.5 GPA equivalent) or higher.

Submit an official copy of your high school diploma or graduation certificate (if applicable).
Provide a declaration of finances - A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) will not be authorized until financial verification is received. Providing false information may jeopardize visa status and result in the University revoking acceptance. U.S. immigration law requires international students to prove they have funds available for their educational and living expenses.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Out-of-State

12000 USD / year

≈ 12000 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10440 USD / year

≈ 10440 USD / year

Living costs

Richmond

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Middle Grade Education at EKU?

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Richmond

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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