Graduate School Academics + Majors

Accountancy, Online Accelerated

Master of Accountancy

The Accountancy program at ESU is offered in a fully online, in an accelerated format and is AACSB accredited - a recognition held by less than 5% of business schools nationwide. If enrolled full-time, a student can complete this program in as little as one year.

Art Therapy and Clinical Counseling, Dual Curriculum

Master of Science

The MS in Clinical Counseling prepares students to serve individuals and families experiencing a range of social justice and wellness concerns. This collaborative endeavor between two graduate programs is designed to allow students to achieve two masters degrees within three years of study. Offered on campus.

Art Therapy and Clinical Psychology, Dual Curriculum

Master of Science

There are 30 shared credit hours between the Art Therapy Counseling and Master of Science in Clinical Psychology programs. Through completing a three-year curriculum, students will receive both a Master of Science in Art Therapy Counseling AND a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling.

Art Therapy Counseling

Master of Science

Art Therapy offers several advantages verbal therapy cannot. Through the creation of art, one can express thoughts, feelings, and conflicts that cannot be easily expressed through words. At ESU, you can choose to study for an MS in Art Therapy or select one of our two dual degree programs, combining Art Therapy with Clinical Counseling or Clinical Psychology.

Art Therapy, Post-Master's

Master of Science

The post-master’s Master of Science in Art Therapy is designed for professionals already holding a master’s degree in a related master's licensed field, such as social work or counseling, who would like to pursue a dual identity as an art therapist.

Athletic Training

Master of Science

The Master's of Science in Athletic Training allows students in fulfilling the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). This 47-credit hour program is offered entirely on campus.

Biology-Master of Arts

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts (MA) in Biology option is a scientific degree that is designed to provide additional biological training through coursework. Students may tailor their courses toward particular professional concentrations (e.g., botany, ecology, microbial and cellular biology, zoology, etc.). This option is appropriate for students pursuing a career in biology or for continued graduate study. Degree options include qualification for more advanced positions in applied biology, preparation for further graduate training and teaching at the high school or college levels (pending certification).

Biology-Master of Science Non-Thesis Option

Master of Science

The Master of Science Non-thesis option is designed to provide additional biological training through coursework in addition to a thorough literature review of research on a contemporary biological topic. This option is appropriate for students pursuing a career in research-driven biological fields or for continued graduate study at the doctoral level. Students may tailor their courses toward particular professional concentrations (e.g., botany, ecology, microbial and cellular biology, zoology, etc.).

Biology-Master of Science Thesis Option

Master of Science

The master’s program in the Department of Biological Sciences is designed to qualify persons for continued graduate work at the doctoral level; for teaching biology in high schools, community colleges and liberal arts colleges; and for employment in various fields of biology, including certain fields of applied biology. This program is available on campus and offers concentrations in Botany, Ecology and Biodiversity, General Biology, Microbial and Cellular Biology, and Zoology.

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Leadership, management, marketing, entrepreneur—choose your own business adventure, because with a master’s degree in business administration, you will be prepared for success in a variety of business settings. This program is offered on-campus for those looking to complete their coursework face-to-face.

Business Administration, Accounting Concentration-Online Accelerated

Concentration, Master of Business Administration

The online Master of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration is your best asset in honing the leadership abilities, essential business knowledge, and advanced accounting expertise you need to move ahead in your accounting management career.

Business Administration, Information Systems Concentration-Online Accelerated

Concentration, Master of Business Administration

The accelerated online Master of Business Administration with Information Systems Concentration will empower you with the leadership abilities, business management knowledge, and technical expertise in IT to develop technology-driven business solutions that can add value to any organization.

Business Administration, Marketing Concentration-Online Accelerated

Concentration, Master of Business Administration

The accelerated online Master of Business Administration with Marketing Concentration prepares you for higher level marketing roles in business and gives you the confidence and analytical skills to operate effectively within an increasingly digitally driven marketplace.

Business Administration-Online Accelerated

Master of Business Administration

This MBA program is offered in an accelerated, fully-online format in addition to a traditional, on-campus format. The accelerated program can be completed in as little as one year, and has concentrations available in Accounting, Information Systems, and Marketing.

Clinical Counseling

Master of Science

Prepares graduates to provide individual and group therapy in a variety of settings including substance abuse, crisis intervention, marriage and family, children and adolescents, veterans and career counseling. Graduate program – hybrid offering comprised of online and on-campus.

Clinical Counseling, Clinical Addictions Counseling Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

The Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Addictions Counseling is a hybrid graduate degree, allowing students to complete the program with a combination of on campus and online coursework.

Clinical Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

Our Master of Science in Clinical Counseling with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling is offered in a hybrid format, allowing students to complete coursework through a combination of online and on campus classes.

Clinical Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

Are you interested in embarking upon a career in the federal, public, tribal, or community rehabilitation sectors? Emporia State University's Clinical Counseling with a Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration offers four options to study: generalist, deaf and hard of hearing persons, autism spectrum disorder, or autism spectrum disorder post-master's certificate.

Clinical Psychology

Master of Science

This generalist training program offers flexibility and personalized attention so you can pursue individual research interests or specialized training through independent study. This degree prepares you for a professional career in clinical psychology or to enter a doctoral program in psychology.

Curriculum and Instruction, Curriculum Leadership Pre K-12-Online Accelerated

Concentration, Master of Science

This accelerated, fully-online graduate program was designed for the working professional and can be completed in as little as one year.

Curriculum and Instruction, Effective Practitioner Pre K-12-Online Accelerated

Master of Science

This accelerated, fully-online graduate program was designed for the working professional and can be completed in as little as one year.

Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Coach / Teacher Leader Pre K-12-Online Accelerated

concentration, Master of Science

This accelerated, fully-online graduate program was designed for the working professional and can be completed in as little as one year.

Curriculum and Instruction, National Board Certification Pre K-12 Concentration-Online Accelerated

Concentration, Master of Science

National Board Certification is a way for the teaching profession to recognize highly accomplished teaching practice. This program mentors NBCT candidates through face-to-face meetings, phone, and/or email with a dedicated expert in the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

Dual Degree: Information Technology & Business Administration

Master of Business Administration, Master of Science

This on-campus, STEM-focused dual degree program was developed for individuals without a background in technology who are interested in advancing their knowledge of technology & business .

Early Childhood Unified

Master of Science

Current federal mandates and trends in public schools recognize the growing importance of early childhood special education services for children from birth through age eight and their families. Teachers with advanced training in their field will be in a favored position to usher in best practices for young children. Graduate degree. Offered online.

Educational Administration

Master of Science

Our accredited programs are carefully designed to reflect current knowledge, including existing and envisioned practices in constituent institutions and clearly delineated models. Curricular coherence is strengthened through faculty study and dialogue on purpose, course content, and intended student-learning outcomes. Offered online.

Elementary Education

Master of Science

The master’s degree in elementary education at Emporia State is designed for career changers who are interested in teaching elementary school. With online courses and a clinical experience placement near you, you can earn a master’s degree without changing locations. In as little as two years, you will be eligible for an elementary education teaching license. When you finish your degree, you will enter the teaching profession at the master’s degree level on the pay scale. A background in the education field is not required.

English

Masters of Arts

The Master of Arts program in English includes emphases in language, literature, and creative writing, and regularly offers courses dealing with rhetoric/composition that are particularly useful for those interested in community college and high school teaching. New critical theories and new approaches to the study of texts and languages are brought to bear on both canonical and non-canonical works, and on the practices of teaching, research, and writing.

Forensic Science, Biology Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

Developed with the input of crime lab directors across the Midwest, students gain analytical techniques in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, toxicology, trace evidence.

Forensic Science, Chemistry Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

Developed with the input of crime lab directors across the Midwest, students gain analytical techniques in forensic biology, forensic chemistry, toxicology, trace evidence.

Forensic Science, Criminalistics Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

The Master of Science in Forensic Science program at Emporia State University was developed with the input of crime lab directors across the Midwest to ensure that it was preparing students for the workforce. The opportunity to learn from practitioners and professors and the one-on-one guidance ensure a quality education with opportunities not found elsewhere.

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Master of Science

This fully online program is designed for students interested in advancing their education and career opportunities in the areas of HPER and Sport Coaching. This degree does not lead to teaching licensure.

History

Master of Arts

The MA degree in History is designed for history students with a wide variety of interests, including those intending to continue on for Ph.D. work in history; secondary education teachers interested in graduate work concentrating on history, political science, or geography; and those interested in a career in public history. Other students also may find the program suitable, depending on their individual aspirations.

History, Social Sciences Education Concentration

Master of Arts, Concentration

The graduate History program offers both thesis & non-thesis options, is offered both online and on-campus, and offers a concentration in Social Sciences Education.

Informatics

Master of Science

The M.S. in Informatics is a 36-credit hour STEM-focused graduate degree program focusing on transforming raw data into decision-making information. This program is administered by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, as the information taught is interdisciplinary by nature, and can be used across industries. Courses are taught by faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Library and Information Management.

Informatics, Geoinformatics Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

Upon completion of this concentration students are highly marketable and are likely to obtain positions that require geospatial analyses, ranging from environmental positions to military intelligence and private consulting. Graduates work in areas as diverse as environmental organizations to the oil and minerals industry, utility and transportation companies, spatial network management, and other fields. Offered online or on campus.

Informatics, Political Science Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This 36-credit hour graduate program can be completed online or on campus. It was created for those interested in analyzing information within the political science realm. This program is interdisciplinary in nature, with coursework that can be utilized in a number of careers.

Informatics, Quantitative Economics Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

The concentration in quantitative economics provides practical skills in data science and economic research. The program is available to students to complete entirely online, and many courses are available in a “hybrid” setting where students can interact online or attend the on-campus class.

Information Technology

Master of Science

The on-campus MSIT master program is a STEM program and organized in such a manner so that students will be exposed to all areas of information technology. The degree is aimed at providing a comprehensive perspective of the technology profession, and as such, will prepare students for the technological challenges in today’s industries. Offered on campus.

Instructional Design and Technology

Master of Science

Some individuals with an IDT degree serve as instructional designers/trainers in business, industry, healthcare, military, and post-secondary institutions; charged with training, development, and eLearning programs within their organizations. Others are practicing P-12 educators who wish to improve the quality of curriculum, instruction, and student learning through integrating technology into the classroom. These are fully online programs.

Instructional Specialist, Elementary Content Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This program is intended for the teaching practitioner in settings from early childhood through adolescence and young adulthood. The elementary content concentration allows the practitioner to strengthen their teaching in core elementary subject areas. Offered online and at the Olathe school district.

Instructional Specialist, Elementary STEM Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This program provides you with coursework including educational foundations and all areas of STEM, with opportunities for customization of the program through STEM electives. Offered online and in the Olathe school district.

Instructional Specialist, Reading Specialist Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This program, based on the International Reading Association standards, is intended for the teaching practitioner in settings from early childhood through adolescence and young adulthood. You will learn to deal more effectively with diverse learners and move from theory to best practice in the field. The Reading Specialist PK-12 serves practicing teachers, elementary or secondary, who wish to acquire initial reading specialist licensure with a master’s degree in Kansas. This program is offered entirely online and at the Olathe school district.

Library and Information Management

Doctor of Philosophy

Scholars are prepared for leadership in teaching, research, and administration in higher education, information organizations, and related fields. Hybrid online and on campus offering.

Library and Information Management, Informatics Concentration

Doctor of Philosophy, Concentration

This degree is designed to prepare scholars for leadership in teaching, research, and administration in higher education, information organizations, and related fields. Offered in a hybrid format.

Library and Information Management, Information Systems Concentration

Doctor of Philosophy, Concentration

This degree is designed to prepare scholars for leadership in teaching, research, and administration in higher education, information organizations, and related fields. Offered in a hybrid format.

Library and Information Management, Instructional Design and Technology Concentration

Doctor of Philosophy, Concentration

This degree is designed to prepare scholars for leadership in teaching, research, and administration in higher education, information organizations, and related fields. This program is offered in a hybrid format, and the face-to-face component is available at multiple locations across the U.S.

Library Science

Master of Library Sciences

Provides the skill sets necessary for the library and information management professions. Careers: library, information/data management, business, community and competitive intelligence careers. Offered as a graduate level program – hybrid online and in-person weekend courses.

Library Science, Archive Studies Concentration

Master of Library Sciences, Concentration

Students learn the basics of archives studies including archives philosophy and ethics, principles of archival organization and development, and techniques of preservation and storage. This program is offered in a hybrid format, and the face-to-face component is available at multiple locations across the U.S.

Library Science, Health Information Professionals Concentration

Master of Library Sciences, Concentration

Students will learn the fundamentals of health sciences librarianship and are able to customize this concentration by selecting between electives including Consumer Health Information, Introduction to Informatics, Information Retrieval, Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response for Information Professionals, and Resources and Services for Diverse Populations.

Library Science, Informatics Concentration

Master of Library Sciences, Concentration

Students study interdisciplinary knowledge and problem-solving skills in the rapidly emerging areas of information technology applications. They cover the general theories of information and systems, major techniques of information retrieval and management, and practical skills of communication, problem solving, and project management that information professionals and system analyst should possess.

Library Science, Leadership & Administration Concentration

Master of Library Sciences, Concentration

The School of Library and Information Management at ESU offers the MLS degree in a hybrid format, and the face-to-face component can be completed at a number of locations across the U.S. The Leadership & Administration Concentration is designed to equip students for leadership positions in libraries and information organizations.

Library Science, Youth Services Concentration

Master of Library Sciences, Concentration

This concentration is grounded in the recreational, cultural, informational, and educational needs of 21st century youth from birth through the teen years. Students study the selection of a broad range of resources in all media formats to reflect awareness of, and sensitivity to, the social and cultural needs of all youth and the design of reader’s advisory services, library programs, and literacy activities in public and school library settings.

Mathematics

Master of Science

Gain proficiency in various mathematical disciplines. The MS in Mathematics is one of only a few in the nation offered entirely online.

Music, Education Concentration

Master of Music

The Master of Music Education Emphasis, available entirely online, is comprised of a core of music history, theory, introductory research, and advanced music education courses.

Music, Performance Concentration

Master of Music

The Master of Music Performance Emphasis is comprised of a core of music history, theory, introductory research, pedagogy, and advanced applied music studies.

Nursing, Healthcare Education

Master of Science

This track within the Master of Science in Nursing program prepares nurses for career advances in healthcare education. This program can be completed entirely online.

Nursing, Healthcare Management & Education Track

Master of Science

The Master of Science in Nursing program's blended track prepares nurses for career advances to healthcare management and healthcare education. This program can be completed entirely online.

Nursing, Healthcare Management Track

Master of Science

The online Master of Science in Nursing - Healthcare Management track focuses on management within healthcare systems.

Physical Science, Chemistry Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

ESU offers graduate study in chemistry. All studies are available on campus. Program variations may be tailored to emphasize biochemistry/biotechnology, environmental chemistry or chemistry education in addition to a more traditional chemistry curriculum.

Physical Science, Earth Science Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

The MS in Physical Sciences, Earth Science Concentration is available entirely online. Students may select courses and research topics in geology, physical geography, environmental science, paleontology, remote sensing, geographic information systems, meteorology/climatology, hydrogeology or other areas of earth science.

Physical Science, Physical Science Concentration (Teaching)

Concentration, Master of Science

The physical science concentration is designed to provide graduate work to enhance the chemistry, earth/space science, physics and/or physical science background of a licensed teacher.

Physical Science, Physics Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

The MS in Physical Science with Physics Concentration offers study of the relationship between matter and energy. This concentration is designed to serve the needs of those planning to advance in a teaching career, enter industrial or governmental work, or continue graduate education at the doctoral level.Students benefit from small classes, a student-oriented faculty, research opportunities, and a flexible curriculum. Offered on campus.

Psychology, Educational Psychology Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This 30-credit hour program focuses on the psychology of learning, including topics such as instructional methods, disabilities, and gifted students.

Psychology, Experimental Psychology Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This concentration is offered within our MS Psychology program, and has been developed with both online and on-campus coursework focusing on research-oriented psychology.

Psychology, School Psychology Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

This 30-credit hour program offers coursework both online and on campus, emphasizing a diverse range of topics addressing student needs.

School Counseling

Master of Science

The purpose of the School Counseling program is to prepare counselors to provide support services at the elementary, middle and/or high school levels. Our curriculum is designed for individuals wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of children and adolescents. With about half of our courses offered online, our program is designed to meet the needs of full-time students and working professionals.

School Psychology (EdS)

Educational Specialist

To completed the Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology, you must have already completed a master's in School Psychology. The Educational Specialist program takes you one step further and is considered the entry-level degree for School Psychology positions in most states.

Special Education, Gifted, Talented, and Creative Concentration

Concentration, Master of Science

Research shows teachers with training in gifted education are more likely to encourage students' higher-level thinking, allow for greater expression, consider individual student strengths and weaknesses, and provide a variety of learning experiences to challenge students. This Master of Science in Special Education, concentration/endorsement in Gifted, Talented and Creative is for K-6, 6-12, PreK-12 educators. Offered online.

Special Education, High Incidence Concentration

Master of Science

The graduate degree program in high incidence special education at Emporia State is designed to support the needs of the students, teachers, schools, and special education administrators in Kansas. Offered entirely online.

Teaching

Master of Education

The Master of Education in Teaching helps teachers, library/media specialists, and school counselors develop their skills and knowledge of teaching. Offered as a graduate level program online.

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Masters of Arts

Designed to serve the increasing need for teaching English as a second and/or foreign language at the college and public school level in private and public institutions world-wide.

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