Students on the face-to-face route complete face-to-face courses on our main campus in Emporia, Kansas. During their senior year, students complete a year-long student teaching internship.

Students on the distance education route take face-to-face courses locally in Kansas City or Wichita.

Students who prefer online learning may elect to complete all courses remotely through our online route, engaging with our highly qualified faculty from a location that is convenient for you.

Students who select the paraeducator option are employed by a school district as a paraeducator while simultaneously completing courses online or in the evenings. With this option, your duties as a school district employee earn you credit toward your elementary education degree.

Students who select the elementary education unified/special education option earn an elementary education unified license, allowing them to work as a K-6 elementary classroom teacher or special education teacher after graduation.

Students who select the four-week opportunities option enhance their student teaching semester with a second student teaching placement.

Students who select the registered teacher apprenticeship option are employed by a school district as an apprentice while simultaneously completing courses online or in the evenings. As a registered apprentice, you gain valuable classroom experience as you pursue your degree.