Emporia State University

Accountancy

The Master of Accountancy prepares students for professional accounting careers and the CPA exam.

Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Accounting prepares students for careers in professional accounting. Theories acquired in the classroom are tested via internships, computer-based business decision simulations, case studies, seminars, and discussions with business practitioners.

Advanced Psychology

This certificate is meant for teaching professionals in community colleges and secondary settings who teach college-level courses and need to meet the 18-hour coursework requirements of the Higher Learning Commission.

Applied Criminology (Bachelor of Arts)

Programs in Applied Criminology prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields, with concentrations available in Law Enforcement and Corrections, Systemic Structures, Victimology, and Graduate School Preparation.

Applied Criminology (Bachelor of Science)

Programs in Applied Criminology prepare students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related fields, with concentrations available in Law Enforcement and Corrections, Systemic Structures, Victimology, and Graduate School Preparation.

Applied Sociology

The Master of Arts in Applied Sociology offers thesis or non-thesis tracks and concentrations in Community Leadership and Criminal Justice, preparing students to meet workforce demands in the service sector.

Applied Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Applied Sociology program provides a foundation in sociological theory and research while implementing applied concepts and experiences. Students choose concentrations to specialize their education in areas such as Families, Intersectionality and Identities, Rural and Global, and Graduate School Preparation.

Applied Sociology (Bachelor of Science)

The Applied Sociology program provides a foundation in sociological theory and research while implementing applied concepts and experiences. Students choose concentrations to specialize their education for professional and leadership development.

Applied Statistics & Data Analysis

This certificate is designed for students who want to focus on applied statistics and data analysis, replacing the proof-based courses of the MS Mathematics with a more intensive focus on statistics and applied mathematics.

Archives Studies

The Certificate in Archives Studies requires 18 credit hours of coursework, including three credit hours of practical experience via a practicum or internship.

Art (Bachelor of Arts)

This degree is designed to provide a broad liberal arts education in art. Such a degree can help prepare students to enter careers in art which demand experience in many areas.

Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

This degree is designed to prepare students to work professionally in an art field or to study at the advanced level at a graduate or professional school, with concentrations in ceramics, engraving arts, glass forming, graphic design, or painting.

Art (Bachelor of Science)

This degree is designed to provide students a broad exposure to studio arts as well as course work in related fields. Many students who elect this degree enter some field of business related to the arts or the field of art therapy.

ART EDUCATION

Art Teaching Field

This degree program prepares students to teach PreK-12 art. Satisfactory completion of the requirements entitles the graduate to a license to teach PreK-12 art, issued by the Kansas State Department of Public Instruction.

Art Therapy

The post-master's Master of Science in Art Therapy is designed for professionals already holding a master's degree in a related mental health field who wish to pursue an identity as an art therapist.

Art Therapy Counseling

The M.S. in Art Therapy Counseling prepares professional art therapists and is designed to be completed in two academic years, offered in thesis and non-thesis options each totaling 60 hours.

Athletic Training

The Master of Science in Athletic Training prepares students for careers as certified athletic trainers through clinical education and coursework.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

A cross-area graduate certificate in autism spectrum disorders offered through Counselor Education.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

This interdisciplinary BMB major provides a curriculum designed to prepare students for employment fields such as biotechnology, bioengineering, or biomedical research. It also represents an excellent choice of major to prepare for health-related professional programs such as medical and dental schools.

Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts degree is for students desiring a broad, liberal education. The flexibility of the B.A. Biology major allows students to pursue a specific area of interest within biology or complete prerequisite requirements for a post-baccalaureate professional program.

Biology (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is designed for students desiring considerable specialization in biology. The degree offers areas of concentration including General Biology, Ecology and Biodiversity, Fisheries and Wildlife, Healthcare, Microbial and Cellular Biology, and Zoology.

BIOLOGY EDUCATION

Biology (MA)

The Master of Arts in Biology provides broad graduate training with an individualized program designed around the student's professional goals.

Biology (MS)

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences offers thesis (33 hours) and non-thesis (36 hours) options with individualized programs of broad graduate training.

Biology Teaching Field

The BSE degree is available to students desiring licensure to teach biology at the secondary level. Two options are available: preparation for teaching biology as a second field, or more intensive preparation for teaching biology as a major field.

BUSINESS

Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Business Administration offers concentrations in areas such as entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, insurance, international business, management, marketing, and sales management.

Business Administration

The MBA offers concentrations including Management Accounting, Marketing, Information Systems, Global, Healthcare Administration, and Managerial Cybersecurity.

Business Application Development

A 12-hour graduate certificate covering object-oriented programming, systems analysis and design, database management, and application development.

Business Fundamentals

A graduate certificate covering accounting information for management, behavioral aspects of management, and marketing management, plus an elective.

Chemistry

This program is designed to provide the necessary background for employment in the chemical industry, for pre-professional education requiring chemistry, or for continued study at the graduate level. Students may complete an American Chemical Society-certified or non-certified BS degree.

CHEMISTRY EDUCATION

Chemistry Teaching Field

The Bachelor of Science in Education physical science teaching field in Chemistry satisfies the requirements to teach chemistry in the secondary schools of Kansas.

Clinical Counseling

The Clinical Counseling program prepares counselors to serve various populations experiencing social justice and wellness concerns. It is accredited by CACREP and offers concentrations such as addiction, clinical mental health, and rehabilitation counseling.

Clinical Psychology

The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology requires a minimum of 60 credit hours and includes assessment, treatment, scientific foundations, research, and a clinical internship.

Communication (Bachelor of Arts)

The major in communication under the Bachelor of Arts degree is a broad, liberal arts experience as well as an introduction to major facets of communication theory and practice, leading to graduate school, law school, or occupational areas such as human resources, public relations, and public service.

Communication (Bachelor of Science)

The major in communication under the Bachelor of Science degree is taken by students interested in professional and management positions which call for a high degree of oral communication skills, leading to careers in human resources, public relations, sales, and negotiation.

Computer Science

This program is designed for students who desire a major in computer science based on a sound foundation in mathematics. The Computer Science major prepares students for graduate work as well as career opportunities in industry, education, business, and government.

Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum & Instruction master's degree offers four concentrations: Curriculum Leadership, Effective Practitioner, National Board Certification, and Instructional Coach/Teacher Leader.

DYSLEXIA CERTIFICATE

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Early Childhood Unified

The Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified prepares teachers to work effectively with young children in inclusive, non-inclusive, and early childhood special education settings.

Earth and Space Science Teaching Field

The Bachelor of Science in Education physical science teaching field in Earth-Space Science satisfies the requirements to teach earth-space science in the secondary schools of Kansas.

EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION

Economic Education

A graduate certificate in economic education with coursework in teaching economics topics; there are no additional requirements beyond those of the ESU Graduate School.

Educational Administration

This 33-credit-hour program prepares school leaders for managing PreK-12 schools and qualifies students for building-level and district-level leadership licensure in Kansas.

eLearning and Online Teaching

A 12-hour graduate certificate covering instructional design, web-based instruction, and contemporary issues in distance education.

Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education prepares students for elementary teaching licensure through professional education coursework and a year-long Professional Development School field experience. An Elementary Unified concentration is also available.

Elementary Education

The Master of Science in Elementary Education prepares educators through foundations, methods/practice, and clinical coursework.

ELEMENTARY LITERACY CERTIFICATE

ELEMENTARY STEM CERTIFICATE

Emerging Technology Management

A 12-hour graduate certificate covering information technology project management, cloud computing, enterprise architecture, and business analytics.

ENGLISH EDUCATION

English Teaching Field

The Bachelor of Science in Education with an English teaching field prepares the student for a career in high school and junior high/middle school teaching. Coursework prepares the future teacher in the theory and practice of teaching literature, culture, media, writing and language.

FORENSICS

Forensic Science

The Master of Science in Forensic Science offers concentrations in Criminalistics, Biology, and Chemistry.

General Studies

The Associate of General Studies is an online or on-campus degree completion program that allows students to finish an associate's degree with the greatest flexibility possible. Students must complete 60 credit hours at the 100 level or above.

General Studies

The GRS major is an online or on-campus degree completion program that allows students to finish a bachelor's degree with the greatest flexibility possible, completing the equivalent of two academic years of coursework in closely related subjects.

Geospatial Analysis

A collection of courses designed to provide training and competency in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, GPS, and related technologies; requires 16 graduate credit hours.

Health and Human Performance

The health promotion program trains students who wish to gain the knowledge and skills to work with individuals and organizations that desire to improve their levels of wellness through personalized training and education delivered in a worksite environment.

Health and Physical Education

HPER programs prepare students to teach physical education and/or health education and to coach various sports. Satisfactory completion of the requirements for the BSE degree and passing the required professional tests entitles the graduate to a PreK-12 teaching license issued by the Kansas State Board of Education.

Health Information Professionals

An 18-hour graduate certificate for information professionals focusing on health sciences librarianship, consumer health information, and related health topics.

Health, Physical Education and Coaching

Offered fully online, this master's program prepares professionals in health, physical education, and coaching through thesis (32 credits) and non-thesis (30 credits) options.

History and Government

The Bachelor of Science in History and Government allows students to focus on areas of personal or academic interest while gaining a strong historical perspective. This program complements fields such as political science, literature, and sociology and prepares students for careers in education, public history, and law.

HISTORY CERTIFICATE

Informatics

An 18-hour graduate certificate covering introduction to informatics, information retrieval, database design, and selected informatics courses.

Informatics

The M.S. in Informatics Quantitative Economics Concentration is a 36-credit hour interdisciplinary graduate program administered by the School of Business & Technology, offered online or in a mix of online and on-campus courses.

Information Systems and Analytics

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Information Systems and Analytics offers concentrations in business information systems, business data analytics, and cybersecurity analytics.

Information Systems Management

A 12-hour graduate certificate covering information technology project management, systems analysis and design, database management, and information systems for managerial decision making.

Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) offers required and elective coursework and a Cybersecurity concentration.

Instructional Design and Technology

The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology prepares individuals for leadership in the design, development, and integration of technology and online learning into teaching and private-sector training.

Instructional Specialist

The Master of Science in Instructional Specialist prepares teachers to become leaders with concentrations in Reading Specialist PK-12, Elementary Content, STEM, and Dyslexia.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is an on-campus or online degree program designed to allow students to construct a degree specific to their academic or professional goals using courses from multiple disciplines while learning how to approach complex issues using interdisciplinary skills.

Languages, Literary Studies, and Writing

The program of studies in Languages, Literary Studies, and Writing provides a well-rounded liberal arts education designed to professionalize students' skills in literary analysis, writing, and publishing. The major offers various concentrations for English or Spanish Language Arts.

Leadership and Administration in Information Organizations

An 18-hour graduate certificate in leadership and administration for information organizations, with course tracks for students with and without previous masters-level management coursework.

Library and Information Management

The doctoral program enables students to conduct research on the creation, diffusion, and utilization of information, drawing on SLIM's faculty and placing special emphasis on developing effective teachers and skilled researchers.

Library Science

The fully online Master of Library Science is accredited by the American Library Association and offers numerous concentrations such as academic libraries, archives studies, youth services, and instructional design and technology.

Marketing

A 12-hour graduate certificate covering marketing analytics, electronic marketing, consumer behavior, and marketing management.

Mathematics

The Master of Science in Mathematics offers thesis (32 hours) and non-thesis (34 hours) options emphasizing various areas of mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics, and includes a Statistics and Applied Mathematics concentration.

Mathematics

This certificate is designed for students who require 18 hours of graduate mathematics content in order to teach at the community college level or to teach dual-credit courses at the secondary level.

Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts)

The student desiring to be a mathematician who is well educated in the broad liberal arts tradition takes a 32-hour major in mathematics for the Bachelor of Arts degree, preparing for graduate study or a job requiring versatility rather than specialization.

Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)

This program is designed for students desiring considerable specialization in mathematics, preparing them for employment in industry, government, or fields such as engineering, computers, statistics, business, economics, or actuarial science. A statistics concentration is also available.

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Mathematics Teaching Field

The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a teaching field in mathematics enables the graduate to be fully licensed to teach mathematics in Kansas schools.

MODERN LANGUAGE

MODERN LANGUAGE EDUCATION

Modern Languages Spanish Teaching Field

The program of study in Spanish for the Bachelor of Science in Education prepares the student to enter the teaching profession. The degree includes work in language, literature, culture, and composition, with options for two teaching fields or one language teaching field.

MUSIC

Music (Bachelor of Arts)

A broad-based music degree, the Bachelor of Arts prepares the student to enter a wide variety of career options including performance, studio instruction, church and community music careers, and occupations in the music service industry.

Music (Bachelor of Music)

The Bachelor of Music prepares students for careers as professional musicians or teachers. The degree offers concentrations in Music Education, preparing students to teach PreK-12 music, and Music Performance.

Nursing

The School of Applied Health Sciences' Nursing offers a four-year baccalaureate program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to function as professional nurses. There are two educational tracks leading to the BSN: the pre-licensure track and the RN to BSN track.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing offers two tracks to meet professional goals: a Nurse Educator track and a Nurse Manager and Leader track.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

PHYSICS EDUCATION

Physics Teaching Field

The Bachelor of Science in Education physical science teaching field in Physics satisfies the requirements to teach physics in the secondary schools of Kansas.

Psychology

The Master of Science in Psychology consists of core curriculum plus a concentration in school psychology, experimental psychology, or educational psychology.

Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

The Psychology program provides undergraduate training for students who plan either to enter the work force upon graduation or pursue graduate work in psychology and allied fields. Bachelor of Arts majors have additional foreign language and fine arts requirements.

Psychology (Bachelor of Science)

The Psychology program provides undergraduate training for students who plan either to enter the work force upon graduation or pursue graduate work in psychology and allied fields. Both degrees require 120 credit hours including 42 hours within the major.

PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING CERT

Quantitative Economics

An interdisciplinary 12-hour STEM-focused graduate certificate emphasizing regression techniques and object-oriented programming in economic analysis, recommended for those increasing skills in quantitative analysis or preparing for doctoral studies.

School Counseling

The CACREP-accredited school counseling program prepares counselors to provide support services at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.

School Psychology

The Educational Specialist in School Psychology is an advanced degree beyond the master's that prepares students for certification/licensure as school psychologists.

SECONDARY LITERACY CERTIFICATE

Social Change

The Social Change major is an interdisciplinary program designed for students in all fields to develop skills their communities and workplaces need. Students develop leadership skills to create positive change and learn about systems, historically excluded social groups, and complex problems.

Social-Emotional Learning and Psychological Well-Being

This certificate furthers educators, mental health professionals, and others in the science of social-emotional learning, development, and interventions, and aspects related to diversity and systems change.

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CERTIFICATE

Social Media Influencing

The Communication program provides an undergraduate certificate in Social Media Influencing. This stand-alone program does not require enrollment in a specific degree plan and is an option for non-traditional, non-degree seeking, on- or off-campus students who want to acquire these skills.

SOCIAL SCIENCES EDUCATION

Social Sciences Teaching Field

The Bachelor of Science in Education Social Sciences Teaching Field prepares students for secondary-level teaching licensure in the social sciences, with options for either two teaching fields or one teaching field.

Special Education

The Master of Science in Special Education prepares educators to teach children and youth with special needs, offering High Incidence and Gifted, Talented and Creative concentrations.

Speech and Theatre Teaching Field

The BSE in Speech and Theatre is a comprehensive teaching degree which prepares students to teach speech, theatre, debate, forensics, and radio/television at the secondary level, grades 6 through 12, in Kansas schools.

Sport Leadership and Recreation

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Leadership and Recreation provides career opportunities in the leisure services and general recreation fields, including municipal recreation and park agencies, state and federal agencies, and commercial, outdoor, military, church and industrial agencies.

TEACHER EDUCATION LICENSURE

Teaching

The Master of Education in Teaching is associated with the Restricted Licensure program and leads to licensure in Kansas for students teaching middle or high school.

Teaching with Technology

A 12-hour graduate certificate covering foundations in instructional design and technology and integrating educational technology into teaching, plus electives.

Theatre (Bachelor of Arts)

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre is a broad, general education experience as well as an introduction to major facets of theatre performance, production, design, history and literature, and is an appropriate degree leading to graduate work in theatre or related fields.

Theatre (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major in Theatre provides intense preparation for students desiring to become competent and knowledgeable in all areas of theatre.

Youth Services

An 18-hour graduate certificate focused on resources and services for early learners, children, and young adults, plus underserved populations.