Student Resources
Advising
Whether you're considering attending EKU or an enrolled student, we have academic advisors waiting to assist you with academic planning. The Teacher Education Services office is located in the Bert Combs Building, Rm. 423. This office is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM. In addition to helping you find the major that's right for you, TES staff can help you find your faculty advisor, solve registration issues, understand Degree Works, prepare for graduation, and much more. Reach an academic advisor or specialist by phone at 859-622-1828.
Students majoring in elementary and middle grades education may also contact Dr. April Blakely (859-622-2396), Undergraduate Coordinator for the Department of Curriculum & Instruction. Dr. Blakely can assist you with undergraduate academic advisement when your primary advisor isn't available, you are a new transfer student, have not declared your major, or have other general questions. Click here for Advising Scheduling Forms.
Students interested in majoring in Special Education (Communication Disorders, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Early Childhood Special Education (IECE), or Learning and Behavior Disorders) should contact Dr. Debbie Haydon (859-622-6537 or 859-622-4442).
Students interested in majoring in American Sign Language & Interpreter Education (ITP or deaf studies) should contact Dr. Laurence Hayes (859-622-6540).
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Graduating students and graduate students should contact the primary graduate advisor for their program of interest.
Students seeking a Master of Arts in Education degree from one of the following departments:
- Curriculum and Instruction (elementary, middle, secondary, gifted/talented, or reading/writing) may contact Dr. Faye Deters (859-622-2159), Graduate Program Coordinator. If library science or instructional computer technology contact Dr. Ralph Turner (859-622-8087).
- Special Education (advanced studies or Master’s adding certification in LBD, DHH or IECE) may contact Dr. Megan Purcell (859-622-3158 or 859-622-4442).
- Educational Leadership and Policy Studies may contact Dr. Bob Biggin (859-622-1129), Graduate Program Coordinator.
- Dr. Cynthia Resor (859-622-2165), Master of Arts in Teaching Program Coordinator, is available to assist MAT degree seeking students in middle and secondary education.
- Dr. Megan Purcell (859-622-3158) is available to assist degree seeking students in Early Childhood Special Education (IECE).
- Dr. Larry Sexton (859-622-1124) is availabe to assist students seeking a MA or MAEd degree in Counseling.
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Courses
Taskstream Support and Information
Student Support
- Diversity/Multicultural Events List for Admission to Student Teaching
- Funding for student participation in professional conferences
- Graduation Process Information- Undergraduate Candidates
- Praxis I and II Review and Registration Information
- Registration Override Request Form - Undergraduate Candidates
- Tuition Waiver - Graduate Candidates
Student Resources
- Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB)
- Kentucky Department of Education (KDE)
- Kentucky Department of Education School Report Cards
- Learning Resource Center (EKU Library)
- NOEL Studio (EKU)
- Online Schools in Kentucky
- Teacher Career Center
- Teacher Certification By State Guide
Student Organizations
- Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) (Student Chapter) - Dr. Sonia Michael and Dr. Debbie Haydon, Faculty Advisors
- Kappa Delta Pi (EKU Chapter), Dr. Diana Porter, Faculty Advisor
- Kentucky Education Association-SP (EKU Chapter) - Dr. Karen Maloley and Dr. Angie Madden, Faculty Advisor
- Middle School Association (EKU Chapter) - Dr. April Blakely, Faculty Advisor
- National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) (EKU Chapter) - Dr. Kellie Ellis and Dr. Charles Hughes, Faculty Advisors
