Details: Special Education - Early Childhood Unified, Master's

Special Education - Early Childhood Unified

Program type: Master's

Wichita State's Master of Education (MEd) in special education combines quality, accredited instruction with opportunities for research and applied learning in Kansas' largest school district—leading to high-demand careers in a variety of settings.

The program offers multiple specializations. Most students work full time, completing their degree in the evening and through online and hybrid (in person/online) courses. The program is excellent preparation for doctorate-level study in education.

Learn how Special Education - Early Childhood Unified is the right fit for you.

Degree
MEd
Credit Hours
30
Young child smiling in classroom.

  • Making your graduate education affordable

    In addition to scholarships and financial aid, more than 30 percent of full-time graduate students hold assistantships or departmental fellowships amounting to more than $4 million each year.

  • Admission to the program

    The early childhood unified emphasis is available to applicants who are certified to teach young children (birth to age 8). Admission requirements include:

    • Admission into the WSU Graduate School
    • Minimum 3.0 GPA for the last 60 credit hours OR 2.75 GPA and GRE scores of at least 152 in Verbal and 153 in Quantitative
    • Current teaching certificate/license (or eligible for a certificate/license)

    For additional admission details, click on the link below.

The Teacher Apprentice Program™ lets para educators earn their bachelor's while still working in the classroom.

Inside the Program

Make a difference to the children of Kansas

Do you want to be a part of helping stop the teacher shortage in Kansas? WSU's Teacher Apprentice Program™ lets para educators earn their bachelor's in early education while already working in the classroom.

The fully online program is already producing more teachers who can help guide the youth of Kansas.

  • Curriculum

    The early childhood unified program curriculum comprises 31 credit hours and prepares you to work with all young children from birth through grade 3.

    Candidates may complete only the first 24 credit hours to receive an endorsement in Early Childhood Unified. These candidates are considered non-degree-seeking graduate students.

  • Careers

    A graduate degree from Wichita State's College of Education will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a positive impact in the classroom—and on your career.