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To achieve a Rank 1 Certification, that is covered by financial aid, a student must complete a second master’s degree (30 Hours) in EKU’s MAED program. Review the program options listed below.

• MAEd in Elementary Education
• MAEd in School Librarian
• MAEd in Middle Grade Education
• MAEd in Literacy
• MAEd in Secondary Education
• MAEd in Special Education

For additional information, contact us HERE.

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• Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) in School Leadership
• Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Program for School Principal, District Administration, Superintendent
• Doctorate (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Ed.D Program Contact: Dr. Todd McCardle

MAED in School Leadership and Ed.S Program Contact: Dr. Ann Burns

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Rank I programs are 30 hour graduate programs for certified teachers who already hold a master’s degree/Rank II certification. These non-degree programs lead to a pay raise in Kentucky public schools, but do not lead to an additional degree. The programs listed below lead to a certification. 

• Elementary/Middle/Secondary Education
• School Librarian 
• Special Education

If you are not currently certified in Special Education, but wish to achieve Rank 1, click HERE to view the requirements.

For more information about Rank I programs, contact us HERE.

Note: Our Rank 1 Certificate-Seeking program is not covered by financial aid and does not award a Master’s Degree at the completion of the program. If you are seeking a Rank 1 Certification that is covered by financial aid or awards a second Master’s Degree, apply to the MAED program listed above.

To achieve a Rank 1 certification, without financial aid, a student may complete Endorsement Programs, equal to or more than 30 credit hours. 

Check out EKU Endorsement Programs below!

EKU Endorsement Program

• School Librarian Certification
• Special Education Certification

For additional information contact us HERE.

Q: “I am attempting to register for courses, but how do I do this/I am unable to do this”.

A: There a few reasons you may be unable to register for courses. To achieve a Rank 1 Certification, you must be admitted to EKU’s Graduate School, you can apply HERE. If you are registering for a term that is DIFFERENT than the term you were admitted, you will need to contact EKU Graduate School and request admission deferment for the term you are attempting to register for.

If you have been admitted to EKU’s Graduate School, but are unsure how to register, follow these steps:

1. Login to MyEKU by clicking OneLogin at eku.edu, if you do not know your EKU email/password, contact EKU IT (859) 622-3000.

2. Under the “Registration” tile, click “Register”.

3. When registering, the “Subject” code refers to the THREE LETTER PREFIX of the course you are registering, for example: for COU 802, COU refers to the subject and 802 refers to the “Course Number”.

4. To add the course, click “Add.”

5. Once you have added all the courses, click “Submit”.

Please note: If you encounter any issues with registering, you may require an override. An override request can be submitted through your MyEKU page, under the “Registration” tab, by clicking “Override Request Form”.

Completing your proficiencies and achieving your Rank 1 are separate processes/programs. Some courses taken during your proficiencies may count towards your Rank 1 Certification, if you already hold a Master’s Degree (Rank 2), and the courses are considered Graduate Level Courses. You will need coordinator approval for any credits you are attempting to apply to your Rank 1 Certification. For a quick reply, fill out the form and an administrative assistant will contact you directly.

You can contact the Professional Education Services office for more information regarding proficiencies.

To complete your Rank 1 Certification, you must first hold a Master’s Degree (Rank 2), and apply/be admitted to the EKU Graduate School, you can apply HERE.

To choose a route for completing your Rank 1 Certification, you can receive assistance by filling out this form. Once you submit, an administrative professional will be in contact with you directly.

To achieve a Rank 1 Certification, you must have completed 30 hours in graduate coursework POST Master’s Degree (Rank 2). There are a variety of ways to achieve this depending on your area of interest, and current graduate coursework that you have completed. To see a list of courses, programs, and offering to achieve your Rank 1 and receive additional assistance, fill out this form. 

To check the status of your Graduate School Application, contact EKU Graduate School