Advanced Programs for Licensure

A licensed teacher in the state of Kansas can add an endorsement to his/her license. A licensed teacher may have an endorsement in a specific content area which validates that the teacher is qualified or knowledgable in that area.

Licensure recommendations are initiated through the college's Center for Student Success and Professional Services. The College of Education will recommend for licensure individuals satisfying program requirements for teaching, education specialist, and educational leadership. Some of our programs are available online – online program links below will take you to K-State Online website.

Teaching Endorsements for Licensure

• English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement (Online)
  This nationally-recognized 15-credit hour endorsement program is designed to help teachers learn new strategies for working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, and to assist students in continuing to make academic progress while they learn the English language.
• Kansas Endorsements in Special Education
  The special education endorsement can be granted to teachers for elementary or secondary special education preparation. The online endorsement programs for high incidence or low incidence special education may lead to a master’s degree in special education.

Specialist Licensures

• Reading Specialist Licensure (Online)
  Reading specialists serve and positively impact a large number of children and young adults and provide support and intervention for struggling readers. Special licensure requirements exist for P-12 school teachers of special reading classes in Kansas. After completion of this 18-credit hour program's requirements, you will be eligible to apply for a Kansas Reading Specialist endorsement.
• School Counselor Licensure
  School counselors are integral to the educational system. This 48-credit hour program is an accredited master's degree in school counseling leading to school counseling licensure.

Leadership Licensures

• Building Leadership Licensure
  This 36-credit hour endorsement program qualifies you to be a P-12 building principal.
• District Leadership Licensure
  This 52-55 credit-hour endorsement program qualifies you to be a P-12 school district superintendent.