If you're an aspiring teacher, MSU’s Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education provides initial certification programs for undergraduate and graduate students who want to teach in public or private middle and high schools.
Morehead State will help you achieve your dreams of teaching while making a difference in the lives of students by offering you the tools and knowledge needed to meet the challenges the classroom brings. You will receive thorough preparation and strong support in an environment that facilitates hands-on, personalized learning in the classroom combined with extensive field experience. Our students are immersed in research on effective classroom teaching and explore subjects such as:
- Classroom organization and management
- Educational methods and technology
- Human growth and development
- Learning theories, assessment and diversity
Active field experience will accompany all of your instructional methods classes. As a student, you’ll complete 200 hours of field experience before your final semester of student teaching begins. During your student teaching semester, you will work under experienced educators who will mentor you and provide feedback to improve your skills. The experience you gain at MSU will prepare you professionally to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds who have a wide variety of needs.
The best way to learn more about MSU and the programs we offer is to schedule a visit. During your visit you will take a tour of campus, meet with engaging and experienced professors and students in your education program of interest and get a taste of the campus experience.