Elementary Education
Your pathway to teaching is ready! This flexible, online master’s program is designed for career changers and will prepare you for PreK-6 teacher certification.
Graduate Programs and Certificates
Graduate degree programs in the College of Education are designed for students seeking advanced education and degrees to prepare for a broad range of roles in the field of education. Graduate certificate programs are non-degree credentials that provide specialized knowledge through a focused collection of courses, giving students a record of academic accomplishment in a specific discipline or related disciplines. Most graduate programs are available online, with some offered in hybrid or on-campus formats.
Master's Degrees & Areas of Specializations
Curriculum and Instruction
Secondary Education
This flexible, online master’s program is designed for career changers and will prepare you for secondary teacher certification.
Master of Arts in Teaching
High-quality teacher education at competitive rates. Individualized program to meet your needs. Learn at your pace and student teach in local schools. Trusted by 1,500+ educators nationwide and abroad.
Unified Elementary and Special Education
This flexible, online master’s program is designed for career changers and will prepare you for K-6 teacher certification in both elementary general and special education positions.
Secondary Residency Option
Earn While You Learn Online. The MAT has two tracks designed for students who are currently employed full-time, whether as teachers in our practitioner track or another industry.
Civic Education
The 100% online Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree with a Teaching Civics and Government Concentration prepares K–12 educators to deepen their understanding of political ideas and strengthen their skills in teaching civics and government.
Educational Technology
The 100% online Curriculum and Instruction Master’s Degree with an Educational Technology Concentration prepares educators to use technology to facilitate learning, improve performance, and create, implement and manage effective technology-based resources and processes.
Elementary/Middle Level
On Campus & Online: The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction requires a minimum of 31 graduate credit hours, including core courses in curriculum, teaching and learning, educational technology, and research, plus at least 15 hours in an area of specialization.
Middle Level/Secondary
On Campus & Online: The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction requires a minimum of 31 graduate credit hours, including core courses in curriculum, teaching and learning, educational technology, and research, plus at least 15 hours in an area of specialization.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
100% Online: The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction emphasizes current trends and developments in educational practice, theory and research while offering flexibility to prepare students for a variety of roles within modern school systems.
World Modern Languages
100% Online: This specialization prepares teachers to deepen their knowledge of world language education, curriculum, content and pedagogy, with a focus on contemporary K–12 teaching practices.
Reading/Language Arts
100% Online: The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction emphasizes current trends in education while allowing students to customize their degree, with this concentration focusing on reading and language arts.
Reading Specialist Endorsement
100% Online: This program prepares educators to become reading specialists and literacy leaders by developing expertise in reading instruction, differentiated support, assessment and professional development for struggling readers.
Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership Master's Degree
100% Online: The 30-credit M.S. in Educational Leadership prepares educators for leadership roles in preschool and PK–12 settings through flexible, asynchronous coursework that meets Kansas building-level (principal) licensure requirements.
Adult Learning and Leadership Master's Degree
100% Online: The master’s degree in Adult Learning and Leadership prepares educators and professionals to effectively teach and lead adult learners through coursework in curriculum design, leadership, technology integration and more.
Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs
Academic Advising Master's Degree
100% Online: The master’s degree in Academic Advising prepares professionals to guide college students through academic and career planning using research-informed advising practices and approaches to student development.
Student Affairs Administration Master's Degree
The Student Affairs Administration program is an on-campus degree program designed to prepare students for work in student affairs units at higher education institutions and help them meet the professional entry-level requirements in the field.
Special Education Master's Degree
100% Online: The master’s in Special Education prepares educators for special education careers through a cross-categorical program with high-incidence and low-incidence specializations, approved for special education endorsement by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) Degree Program
Education Specialist Degree in School Counseling
100% Online: The 60-credit-hour Ed.S. in School Counseling is an advanced postgraduate degree that prepares school counselors to provide comprehensive P–12 support in academic, career and social-emotional development.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Programs
Adult Learning and Leadership Doctorate
Hybrid: The Adult Learning and Leadership doctorate prepares researchers and practitioners through a flexible curriculum with 25+ elective options and specializations in areas such as leadership, teaching and learning, technology, and workforce development, with Ph.D. and Ed.D. pathways available.
Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate
On Campus & Online: The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction prepares advanced students for careers focused on educational research and scholarship in higher education, research organizations and other settings.
Counselor Education and Supervision Doctorate
100% Online: The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision prepares graduates for leadership roles in counselor education, supervision, advanced counseling practice and research, with coursework supporting application for mental health counseling licensure.
Leadership in Academic Advising Doctorate
Hybrid: This doctoral specialization in Academic Advising integrates theory, practice and research to prepare professionals for advanced roles in academic advising and student development.
Higher Education Administration Doctorate
100% Online: The Counseling and Student Development – Higher Education Administration doctorate prepares educators, administrators and leaders for advanced roles in higher education and education-related agencies through theory- and research-informed professional practice.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Degree Programs
Adult Learning and Leadership Doctorate
Hybrid: This program offers a flexible, human-centered curriculum with 25+ elective courses and specialization options in areas such as leadership, teaching and learning, technology, community development and workforce development.
Community College Leadership Doctorate
Hybrid: The Community College Leadership Ed.D. prepares leaders for practical leadership through a community college-focused curriculum and hands-on learning grounded in real-world issues and experiences.
Curriculum and Instruction Doctorate
100% Online: The doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction prepares K–12 educators and education professionals for advanced roles in research, practice and leadership, with Ph.D. and Ed.D. pathways available.
Educational Leadership Doctorate
On Campus: The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership prepares skilled education practitioners for advanced leadership roles, with coursework that can be tailored to meet Kansas district-level leadership licensure requirements.
Special Education Doctorate
On Campus with Some Online: The Ed.D. in Special Education prepares professionals for educational and leadership roles in special education across K–12 and higher education settings.
Graduate Certificate Programs
Academic Advising Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising prepares professionals to guide college students through academic and career planning using theory- and research-informed advising practices and can be applied toward K-State’s master’s degree in Academic Advising.
Adult Learning Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning develops skills in adult curriculum design, learning theories, teaching methods and program evaluation while preparing educators to effectively support and teach adult learners.
College Athlete Development Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The 15-credit-hour Graduate Certificate in College Athlete Development prepares professionals to support college athletes through athletic advising, holistic development and emerging issues in college athletics.
Computer Science Education Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Graduate Certificate in Computer Science Education prepares educators to teach K–12 computer science through computational thinking, coding and effective instructional strategies.
Educational Technology Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Technology prepares educators to design and teach effective online courses using best practices, learning management systems and digital tools for virtual K–12 environments.
Leadership Dynamics for Adult Learners Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Graduate Certificate in Leadership Dynamics for Adult Learners develops skills in team leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management and staff management.
Qualitative Research Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research prepares students to conduct scholarly qualitative research for academic, professional and applied settings across a variety of fields.
Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate
On Campus: The Graduate Certificate in Teaching prepares qualified individuals with a bachelor’s degree to develop effective teaching skills and instructional practices while pursuing a teaching license.
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Graduate Certificate
100% Online: The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism prepares special education teachers to develop and support effective programs for students with autism spectrum disorder through assessment, intervention, program delivery and transition strategies.
Have any questions? Please email us at coegrads@ksu.edu.