Alternative Pathways to KS Teacher Licensure

Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education

• Who Should Apply: Candidates who have a bachelor's degree and are seeking Prek-6 licensure in Kansas while teaching.
• Licensure Pathway: Earn a Master's in Elementary Education while working toward Kansas initial teacher licensure.
• Tuition Discount: Elementary Education is considered a high-need area in Kansas; therefore you may be eligible for scholarships to help offset some tuition costs. 

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Limited Elementary Residency Program

• Who Should Apply: Candidates who have a bachelor's degree and are seeking Kansas licensure while working full time in a school district.
• Licensure Pathway: The program leads to a master's in elementary education and Kansas initial teacher licensure.

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Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education

• Who Should Apply: Candidates who have a bachelor's degree in a content area that is equivalent to KSDE licensure areas in grades 6-12.
• Licensure Pathway: Earn a master's that leads to Kansas initial teacher licensure. 

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Secondary Restricted Licensure Program

• Who should apply: Candidates who have a bachelor's degree and are seeking 6-12th grade licensure in Kansas while teaching.
• Licensure Pathway: Earn a Master's in Secondary Education while teaching in a secondary classroom under a restricted license.
  • Instead of student teaching your last semester, you will enroll in internship courses that will help support you while working as a teacher.
• Tuition Discount: ELA, math, and science are considered high-need areas in Kansas; therefore you may be eligible for scholarships to help offset some tuition costs.
• Learn More: ksde.org