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APPROVED PROGRAMS BY CONTENT AREA

 

We’re glad you’re interested in becoming a teacher in Kansas. This page provides a list of approved endorsement areas and the Kansas teacher education institutions authorized by the Kansas State Board of Education to offer these programs.


If you’re ready to enroll in a certification program, you’ll find many colleges and universities in Kansas with state-approved options. Upon completing a program and meeting all content requirements, you can apply for an initial educator license to begin your teaching career in Kansas.


Kansas colleges and universities offer both undergraduate and graduate-level teacher preparation programs. These programs include coursework on teaching methods and hands-on classroom experience, allowing candidates to work directly with students in schools.


Explore the information below to find the right program for you.

Early Childhood Education

Elementary Education

Middle School Education 5th - 8th grade

Secondary Education 6th – 12th grade

All Grades PreK – 12th grade

English as a Second Language (ESOL)

Administrator/School Leader PreK – 12th grade

Special Education 

Grade level depends on program that is completed.

School Specialist PreK – 12th grade

Drivers Education 9th -12th Grade

 

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KSDE
Attention: Teacher Licensure
900 S.W. Jackson Street, Suite 106
Topeka, KS 66612-1212

Licensure Operator 

TLALicense@ksde.gov
(785) 296-2288

 

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