Middle Grades Education (RANK1)
Application Requirements
Applicants to the Rank I program must submit the following:
- Completed UofL graduate application submitted at https://apply.graduate.louisville.edu/apply/
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate coursework. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent by the issuing institution to the UofL Graduate School. Transcripts issued to the candidate, and/or uploaded by the candidate, are considered unofficial.
- International transcripts must be evaluated per UofL Graduate School requirements: https://graduate.louisville.edu/admission/international/evaluation
- Copy of current Kentucky teaching certificate
Admissions Requirements
- Complete application (including all checklist items above and payment submitted).
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution and Rank II status in Kentucky.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for undergraduate work and 3.0 for graduate work.
Program admission dates: Spring, Summer or Fall semester
Application Deadlines: December 1 for Spring, April 1 for Summer, and August 1 for Fall
Rank 1 Requirements
(For teachers who have earned a master's degree)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiry | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Education Research in P-12 Setting | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Advocacy (Professional Leader) | ||
| Leadership | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Curriculum Theory | ||
| Using Assessment to Improve Student Achievement | ||
| Developing Collaborative Groups: Facilitating, Coaching and Mentoring | ||
| Instructional Leadership 2 | ||
| Diversity | 3 | |
Select one of the following: | ||
| Teaching English Learners in the Classroom | ||
| Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | ||
| Literacy Learning and Cultural Differences | ||
| Developing Pedagogical Competence | ||
| Area of Emphasis | 12-18 | |
| Electives | 0-6 | |
| Action (Problem Solver) | 3 | |
| Teacher Leadership in Practice * | ||
| Minimum Total Hours | 30 | |
Midpoint Assessment: Successful completion 15 credit hours; scored target or better on Rubric for Advanced Programs; minimum 3.0 GPA.
Exit Assessment: Successful completion of all required coursework; scored Target or better on Rubric for Advanced Programs; minimum 3.0 GPA with no grade lower than C. Hallmark Assessment Task to be completed in EDAP 681 or equivalent project that demonstrates proficiency in the Kentucky Academic Standards.
- Each Rank I candidate must complete a total of 60 graduate credit hours, including a Master’s degree/Rank II in Education.
- Transfer credit must be officially accepted by the advisor and final acceptance is dependent upon receipt of official transcripts.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) graduate credit hours must be completed at the University of Louisville.
- *
Course project must address all of the Kentucky Academic Standards.
