Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Special Education (EL / EC / SE) offers one undergraduate program - Elementary Education - and three graduate programs: an Instructional Specialist degree with concentrations in Reading Specialist PK-12/Elementary Content/Elementary STEM, a master’s degree in Early Childhood Unified Education (Birth to Age 8 or Birth to K), and a master’s degree in special education with concentrations available in gifted, talented, and creative or high incidence.
Early in ESU's teacher education program, you get to explore the teaching profession, issues in education, and the nature of children in the classroom through the Introduction to Teaching course. Upon completion of coursework at Emporia State, you will receive a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) degree.
Whether its a master's degree you are looking for or a certificate in a particular area, we offer a range of programs aimed at providing you the opportunity to specialize in your interest area within education. If you have an undergraduate degree in another area and are looking to switch careers, our master's in elementary education is suited for you.