Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
Accounting is commonly referred to as the language of business. Accounting provides much of the information managers need to make decisions concerning businesses, governmental units, and not-for-profit organizations. Accounting generates information about an organization's resources, the sources of those... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Art (BA) | |
The degree Bachelor of Arts is designed for students wanting a broad liberal arts education in Art. Such a degree can help prepare a student to enter careers in art which demand experience in many areas.
The student must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all art courses (AR) and a minimum cumulative grade... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Art (BFA) | |
This program of studies is designed to prepare students to work professionally in an art field or to study at the advanced level at a graduate or professional school. Students complete coursework focused on a concentrated subject area.
The student must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all art courses... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Art Education | |
This program is designed to satisfy requirements to teach art in the secondary and/or elementary schools in Kansas.
There are four choices available in the program.
Option A is for teaching art, and one other field, at the secondary level.
Option B offers three career options:
1. provides... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Athletic Training | |
Athletic Training Program Mission and Outcomes
Philosophy of Education
Central to the ATEP educational philosophy is the belief that all instruction should empower students as learners. Therefore, through the provision of both support and challenge, the program will encourage students to take responsibility... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | |
ESU students now have the opportunity to earn a B.S. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) . The BMB is an interdisciplinary major, co-administered by the departments of Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences . The interdisciplinary character of the major reflects the nature of the discipline.... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
In your degree program at Emporia State, you will take classes in accounting, computer information systems, economics, finance, international business, management, and marketing. This program of study gives a general background in many areas of business administration to prepare you for a variety of... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration
Information Systems | |
The School of Business also offers an information systems concentration for the MBA. This concentration provides additional information systems expertise and prepares you for various career opportunities.
In addition, a student must have a background in the following areas. As an example, the following... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Business Education | |
About the Program
This program is designed to prepare students to teach computer applications, keyboarding, accounting, personal finance, business law, and other subjects.
During the past five years, numerous positions have been open for business and computer teachers in Kansas. Job openings from... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry (BA) | |
The Chemistry program is designed to provide the most general type of educational background, with broad exposure to various disciplines. Students seeking this degree are normally preparing for an interdisciplinary professional career, requiring training in the sciences as well as in other fields, such... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry (BS) | |
The BS chemistry major is designed to provide the necessary background in chemistry for employment in the chemical industry, for pre-professional education requiring chemistry (pre-med), for continued study at the graduate level, or for a combined career in chemistry and engineering. |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Biochemistry | |
Relative to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree, Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in the sciences are designed to provide an opportunity for a broader education, with greater exposure to multiple disciplines. As such, they tend to require fewer hours within the major, and more hours of liberal arts (i.e.... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry | |
The program is designed to prepare a student for a career in the area of environmental chemistry. It provides the necessary preparation in chemistry to enable a student to perform essential laboratory analysis while broadening the base of knowledge to include course work in a related discipline (biology... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry
Medical Technology | |
The degree is designed for those individuals seeking a BS degree with a major in chemistry followed by a year of clinical study at a cooperating hospital. A degree in chemistry with a medical technology emphasis is awarded at the completion of the clinical year. |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Communication (BA) | |
The major in communication under the Bachelor of Arts degree is a 30-semester hour program which is a broad, liberal arts experience as well as an introduction to major facets of Communication theory and practice. Students study small group communication, interpersonal communication, and communication... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Communication (BFA) | |
The major in communication under the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is taken by students interested in professional and management positions which call for a high degree of oral communication skills. Typical jobs include those in human resources, public relations, management, sales, communication consulting,... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
The Computer Science program is designed for students who desire a major in computer science based on a sound foundation in mathematics. It is designed to prepare the student for graduate work as well as career opportunities in industry, education, business, and government. |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Crime and Delinquency | |
What is Crime and Delinquency?
The degree is designed primarily for those students who intend to pursue careers in Crime and Delinquency Studies, juvenile justice, law enforcement, government agencies, and other related fields, or who want more extensive preparation in the discipline of Crime and Delinquency... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Earth Science | |
The earth science program includes the study of geology, the atmospheric sciences, pedology (Soils), hydrology, the environment, ans the space science. The Bachelor of Arts major allows the student some specialization in geology while gaining breadth in other disciplines. It also provides preparation... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Economics | |
The Economics degree is designed to give the student a broad background in economics rather than concentration in any particular area. The program includes 30 hours of courses, which includes a course in statistics and an optional calculus course. Economics is an excellent background for a variety of... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Education
French | |
Program Description
This Teacher Education Program at ESU is designed to provide an undergraduate teaching degree in French. The courses making up the major curricula provide foreign language skills and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach language and content instruction to native English speakers... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Education
German | |
Program Description
This Teacher Education Program at ESU is designed to provide an undergraduate teaching degree in German. The courses making up the major curricula provide foreign language skills and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach language and content instruction to native English speakers... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Education
Social Sciences | |
Those students who wish to teach the social sciences in secondary and/or middle schools commonly take this degree. All students in the social sciences who are preparing for teacher licensure are advised to review the special social science licensure information and to check general education and professional... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Education
Spanish | |
Program Description
The Teacher Education Program at ESU is designed to provide an undergraduate teaching degree in Spanish. The courses making up the major curricula provide foreign language skills and pedagogical knowledge needed to teach language and content instruction to native English speakers... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Education
Speech Communication | |
The degree Bachelor of Science in Education with a teaching field in speech communication is a comprehensive program which prepares both theatre and speech students to teach any subject area in theatre or speech (including forensics and debate) in a Kansas high school. Students must maintain an overall... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Education
Theatre | |
The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education with a teaching field in speech communication is a comprehensive program which prepares both theatre and speech students to teach any subject area in theatre or speech (including forensics and debate) in a Kansas high school. Students must maintain an overall... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in English leads students to consider questions whose answers help to determine the well-being of individuals and cultures. By emphasizing human thought and the processes through which it develops, i.e., the close reading of texts, the articulation of ideas and aesthetic... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
English Education | |
The degree Bachelor of Science in Education with an English teaching field prepares the student for a career in junior high and high school teaching. It enables the prospective teacher to obtain a broad background in English as well as excellent preparation in the theory and practice of teaching literature,... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Foreign Languages
German | |
The German program prepares students to work in government agencies, business and industry entry-level positions, and travel agencies. It is developed to provide students with the language skills-understanding, speaking, reading, and writing - necessary to function efficiently in the environment native... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Health Education | |
The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) program is designed primarily to prepare a student for K-12 grade teaching in the discipline of Health Education and to provide an opportunity for the student to select another area of teaching proficiency. This program is a second teaching field only and... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Health Promotion | |
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion offered by the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University is designed to prepare students for positions in health promotion, public administration and related areas. Graduates are prepared to take leadership... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
History | |
Bachelor of Arts in History
This degree prepares students for careers for which a broad liberal arts background is essential. These include numerous areas of private business and government service. Many students who pursue this major also undertake additional professional training in such areas as... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Information Resource Studies | |
Program Description
A program for graduates who:
Like working with people
Are comfortable with computer technology
Have good communication skills
Enjoy the challenge of searching for answers and solving problems
Want to work in a dynamic 21st century field
The Bachelor of Science in Information Resource... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Information Systems | |
Information Technology
The intense pace of technological change has prompted a widespread deployment of information technology throughout the industrialized world. The opportunity afforded by this technology, and the demands placed on management by global competition, generate a premium for those individuals... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Management | |
Career Opportunities
The management major provides an educational foundation for a career as a manager. Some of the careers available include:
association management
bank management
credit management
government agency management
merchandise management
personnel/human resources management
production management
... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Marketing | |
About the Program
If you are interested in marketing, you will find the Emporia State University program gives you a comprehensive business foundation that prepares you for a specific career in marketing. The marketing curriculum emphasizes the right mix of theory and practical skills to give you a broad... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics is recommended for the student desiring considerable specialization in mathematics. Courses selected according to the student‘s objective will prepare him/her for employment as a mathematician in industry or government, in the fields of science,... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Computer Science | |
For the student seeking a B.S. degree in mathematics who plans to specialize further in the area of computer science. This program is designed to train students so as to have a background of applied mathematics and a concentration in computer science which will satisfy technical and non-technical employers‘... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics
Statistics | |
The curriculum for a major in mathematics with a concentration in statistics provides a sound foundation for a student seeking to enter a vocation with a technological orientation or wishing to pursue graduate studies in statistics. Graduates who have a strong background in statistics with some computer... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Music | |
The broad-based degree emphasis, along with traditional music preparation, opportunities for student directed second concentrations. Graduates are prepared for music and art related positions within many career options. |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Music - Performance | |
Offering a strong concentration in performance, this degree provides a thorough musical background based upon a broad liberal arts experience. Students awarded this degree are prepared to enter careers as professional musicians, studio music teachers, and for jobs in music-related industries. |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Music Education | |
Designed for prospective elementary, middle, and secondary school music teachers, this degree prepares the student for a career in public and private education. Graduating students receive a PreK-12 State of Kansas certification to teach either vocal or instrumental music. Students can select a second... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Music
Digital Audio Recording | |
A concentration within the Bachelor of Arts degree program that provides theoretical and hands-on experience in digital audio recording and editing techniques. |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Nursing | |
Emporia State University, Newman Division of Nursing (ESU NDN) offers a four year baccalaureate nursing program requiring 128 credit hours to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The nursing curriculum requires three years for completion once admitted into the major. Students generally apply... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teacher Education K-12 | |
The Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) program is designed primarily to prepare a student for PreK-12 grade teaching in the discipline of Physical Education and to be critical thinkers, creative planners and effective practitioners. There are two options for students who want to obtain a PreK-12... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
The Bachelor of Arts is the traditional degree program. It reflects the goals of a well-rounded, humanistic education. Cultural, historical, and foreign language components distinguish the Bachelor of Arts, as does its focus on knowledge of international political... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree requires 41 hours and the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree requires 40 hours of psychology. 29 hours are specified by the department plus 12 elective hours for the BS or 11 elective hours for the BA. Both curricula require PY490 Undergraduate Internship... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Recreation | |
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation offered by the Department of HPER at Emporia State University is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the area of recreation. Graduates learn to assess constituents, and to design, implement and evaluate programs to affect leisure choices... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Social Sciences | |
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences
The degree gives students a broad exposure to one or more of the social sciences and additional work in related disciplines. Students may structure this degree for a specific interest in Geography, Philosophy, History, or Political Science. Careers in law, journalism,... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Sociology | |
What is Sociology?
Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior. It shows how people interact with each other, how groups and societies differ, and how these social units affect human behavior. Sociology helps us better understand why people behave similarly as well as differently. Its focus is... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | |
Mission
The ESOL Teacher education program reflects the mission of The Teachers College and personnel preparation unit of Emporia State University. The program aims at developing The Professional: Critical Thinker, Creative Planner, and Effective Practitioner. Our graduates are skilled practitioners... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Theatre (BA) | |
The degree Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre is a broad, general education experience as well as an introduction to major facets of theatre performance, production, design, history and literature. Majors are required to audition for productions and contribute to all productions, either as cast... |
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Emporia State University
Bachelor degree
Theatre (BFA) | |
The degree Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) with a major in theatre provides intense preparation for students desiring to become competent and knowledgeable in all areas of theatre. General education requirements are those of LAS majors (non-teaching) and are printed in the undergraduate catalogue. Majors... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Business Administration
Accounting | |
The School of Business also offers an accounting concentration for the MBA. Students in this concentration often choose to take the CPA exam.
In addition to background requirements under business prerequisites, MBA Accounting Concentration students must have a background in the following areas prior... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Business Education | |
The Masters in Business Education program is designed to:
Update the business knowledge and computer skills of business and computer teachers
Allow you to be re-licensed as a teacher, not for initial certification / licensure
Expand on the business knowledge acquired through undergraduate coursework
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Chemistry | |
The MS emphasis in chemistry is designed to prepare graduates for employment in industrial or governmental sectors, for continued graduate work at the doctoral level, or for teaching. |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Clinical Psychology | |
Background
An applicant is required to have a minimum of 24 hours of undergraduate psychology, not counting Introductory Psychology, which must include: Developmental Psychology, Statistics, Experimental Psychology, Psychological Testing, Abnormal Psychology, Theories of Personality, and Foundations... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Earth Science | |
The earth science department offers a Master of Science degree in Physical Sciences with Earth Science emphasis. This degree allows considerable flexibility for students to design individual programs within the framework of earth-system science. Students may select courses and research topics in geology,... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
English | |
The Department of English is proud to offer an M.A. program in which students are encouraged not just to learn about contemporary developments in the discipline, but to take an active part in professional conferences, publications, and creative endeavors. Three courses of study are available: literature,... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Mathematics | |
The Master of Science program in mathematics at Emporia State University provides an excellent preparation for a number of possible objectives. Some graduates of the program obtain academic appointments in community colleges or find employment in business and industry. Others have continued their education... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Mental Health Counseling | |
Introduction
An exciting and fast-growing career within the mental health profession today is that of the professional counselor. The professional counselor has seen phenomenal growth and has had remarkable accomplishments in the past decade. The Mental Health Counseling Program at Emporia State University... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Music - Performance | |
A comprehensive program of studies to foster increased mastery in performance and pedagogy in preparation for a professional career in music. Specializations include instrumental or vocal concentrations.
Degree Requirements (32 hours)
Core Curriculum (11 hours)
MU 838 Intro to Research (2 hrs)
Music... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Music Education | |
A comprehensive program designed to strengthen teaching competence and strategies at all levels of music education. Specializations include instrumental or choral concentrations. |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Physical Science Teaching | |
The physical science emphasis is an option for inservice teachers or nonteaching professionals. For teachers, the physical science emphasis is designed to provide graduate work to enhance the backgrounds of licensed chemistry, earth-space science, physics, or physical science teachers. This degree... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Physics | |
The physics emphasis is designed to serve the needs of those planning to enter industrial or governmental work, or continue graduate education at the doctoral level to advance in a teaching career. Students benefit from small classes, a student-oriented faculty, research opportunities, and a flexible... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Psychology
Experimental | |
Background: Required Undergraduate Courses in Psychology
An applicant should have completed a minimum of 27 hours of undergraduate psychology courses to include Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Experimental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality, AND any 6 additional psychology hours PLUS... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Psychology
Industrial/Organizational | |
BACKGROUND: An applicant should have completed a minimum of 27 hours of undergraduate psychology courses (required courses lised below) AND 9 of undergraduate business courses (Principles of Management is required, plus 6 additional business hours; suggested courses listed below). Any required deficient... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
Rehabilitation Counseling | |
The Rehabilitation Counseling program is a CORE accredited 60 hour program. The courses are offered in a distance education format including online and intensive based. Students completing the program are eligible for the following certifications and/or license, with the appropriate electives, upon completion... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
School Counseling | |
Background
The School Counseling Program at Emporia State University is one of the best in the Midwest. Since 1947, the university has prepared more school counselors than any other Kansas college or University.
More than 40 percent of all practicing school counselors in Kansas have received their degrees... |
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Emporia State University
Masters degree
School Psychology | |
Purpose
The program of study is designed for students who wish to work toward a Master's and/or Education Specialist degree with the goal of becoming certified as a school psychologist. This program is designed to meet the NASP-NCATE standards for training programs in school psychology and the Kansas... |
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