Our top-ranked online education master’s degrees, certificates, and licensure endorsements empower community members to lead—and evolve—today’s most at-risk populations.
Consistently ranking as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Top 20 Schools of Education,1 the University of Kansas educates future teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, and human service professionals with a longstanding reputation for excellence and for making ongoing contributions to the field of education.
In order to enroll in any of these programs, a bachelor's degree is required. While state requirements vary, our programs are not designed to lead to initial teaching licensure.
Earn a degree specialized to your needs.
Choose from seven online M.S.E. degrees, and six online graduate certificates or licensure endorsements from three different program areas: Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, and Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
Enhance your career.
Help increase your professional potential in the field of education and human services with the skills and experience you’ll gain from the University of Kansas.
Impact your community.
Learn the strategies and tools to help you become a better leader.
Maximize your earning potential.
Gain the credit hours and know-how you need to move up on the pay scale.
Sterling credentials.
Our licensure-outcome programs are accredited under CAEP3 standards.
Short-term commitment, 100% online.
Graduate in as few as two years with your master’s degree. Experience a flexible program designed for full-time, working educators.
Discover what it means to be a Jayhawk educator!
1. Retrieved on March 17, 2025, from usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/edu-rankings
2. Retrieved on March 17, 2025, from usnews.com/education/online-education/university-of-kansas-155317s
3. Retrieved December 27, 2022 from caepnet.org/provider-details/caep?i=University+of+Kansas&c=Lawrence&s=KS
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No program can guarantee licensure. It is each student’s responsibility to determine the licensure requirements in his or her state and to apply for the licenses or endorsements necessary to his or her career goals. Our department staff and licensure officer can provide individual support during the application process to help you understand your state’s requirements.
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