CHANGING LIVES
S ince 1863
OUR HISTORY 157 years of excellence equals proven results with 66,000 alumni in all 50 states and 104 countries. At Emporia State you get it all — academic quality, excellent student experience and results that make your resume stand out from the crowd. Academic excellence is the norm with hands-on, real-world experience where students are the priority. Our education is incredibly affordable and without compromise. Our small size affords you individual attention through engaging, challenging courses with limitless opportunities.
WHY GRAD SCHOOL AT EMPORIA STATE? WHY IS GRADUATE SCHOOL A SMART INVESTMENT? The benefits of a graduate degree differs from one industry to the next, but one thing holds true: graduate degrees not only increase the odds of employability, but they also often lead to a higher salary. Combine that with a greater fervor for your work, and it’s an investment that will result in a higher quality of life for years to come.
WHY IS EMPORIA STATE MY BEST OPTION FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL? At Emporia State University, over 40% of our total student enrollment are graduate students — a proportion uncommon to most regional institutions. We’ve focused our efforts on what that group really cares about — quality, convenience and affordability. Through personalized attention from faculty, our graduate programs provide you with the mentorship of a small institution with the opportunities and network of a large one. We offer the campus culture or the online convenience - you choose. At Emporia State University, you’ll find a customizable graduate degree that will equip you to be a part of the new workforce.
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Where learning comes to life
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is home to a variety of Emporia State University’s unique and innovative graduate programs. Here, you will find the only Master of Science in Forensic Science in Kansas, a newly-developed Informatics program that prepares students for careers in data analytics, and an M.S. in Mathematics that can be completed entirely online, making it one of only a few in the nation. Commitment to advancement across these programs has led to high-tech learning environments for students both near and far.
HUMANITIES PROGRAMS
English Certificate History Certificate International Student Music Performance Certificate Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in History Master of Music Music Performance Certificate Public History Certificate
SCIENCE PROGRAMS
Geospatial Analysis Certificate Master of Science in Biology Master of Science in Forensic Science Master of Science in Informatics Master of Science in Mathematics Master of Science in Nursing† Master of Science in Physical Sciences Mathematics Certificate Quantitative Economics Certificate †
Projected to be offered in Spring 2021
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The possibilities are limitless
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS In an era of technology and data-driven business, the School of Business at Emporia State is paving the way toward successful business leadership. The School of Business is AACSB accredited, a mark of excellence held by less than 5% of business schools worldwide. Our programs have changed to fit our students, leading to accelerated online options that fit your location and your schedule.
PROGRAMS
Master of Accountancy Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Information Technology
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Where service & tech unite
SCHOOL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University was the first of its kind to open west of the Mississippi. It has since expanded to offer hybrid coursework at nine locations across the U.S.* Offering two ALA-accredited degree programs and several certificate options, the School of Library and Information Management strives to prepare innovative problem solvers for careers in information agencies.
PROGRAMS
Master of Library Science Ph.D. in Library and Information Management Archives Studies Certificate Informatics Certificate Information, Technology, and Scientific Literacy Certificate Leadership and Administration in Information Organizations Certificate Youth Services Certificate Health Information Professionals Certificate *Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; Portland, OR; Sioux Falls, SD; Overland Park, KS; Conway, AR; and our main campus in Emporia, KS.
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Exponentially changing lives
THE TEACHERS COLLEGE Emporia State University was founded as a the first normal school (school for teachers) in Kansas in 1863. Our foundation in education has held strong while other disciplines have taken root across campus, and ESU has maintained a reputation of quality, rigor, and affordability along the way.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Master of Science in Athletic Training Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction Master of Science in Early Childhood Unified Master of Science in Educational Administration Master of Science in Elementary Education Master of Science in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology Master of Science, Instructional Specialist Master of Education in Teaching Master of Science in Psychology Master of Science in Special Education Education Specialist, School Psychology Master of Arts in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)* eLearning and Online Teaching Certificate Elementary Literacy Certificate Elementary STEM Certificate Secondary Literacy Certificate Teaching with Technology Certificate TESOL Certificate*
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Rehabilitation Services, General, and Special Education Master of Science Art Therapy Counseling Master of Science in Clinical Counseling Master of Science in Clinical Psychology Master of Science in School Counseling Psychology of Learning Certificate Social-Emotional Learning and Psychological Well-Being Certificate
*Currently not accepting applications
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WE CAN BRIDGE THE DISTANCE Emporia State University has served graduate students in every state. Through the implementation of technologies in the classroom, our graduate faculty members are able to be more connected with our students than ever before. Incorporating live-streaming, custom mobile apps, light board, and augmented realities, our distance students will feel like they’re a part of our campus community from their location and on their schedule.
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A CAMPUS THAT FEELS LIKE HOME The only thing small about Emporia State University’s campus is the size. Our programs, faculty, classroom technology and high-impact experiences have a huge impact on our students’ future. Here you’ll have all the opportunities of larger universities, where graduate students have the opportunity to work side-by-side with professors on research and publications. Our campus also is situated near the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas, where you’ll find sweeping hills and green pastures. On the doorstep of our campus are shops, restaurants and nightlife. The Emporia Arts Council, Granada Theatre and the Lyon County History Museum are just steps from campus. Less than three miles from campus is the David Traylor Zoo, which offers free admission year-long.
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GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM
Archives Studies Certificate Accountancy* Art Therapy (Post Master’s) Art Therapy Counseling Athletic Training Autism Spectrum Disorders: Rehabilitation Services, General & Special Education Biology Business Administration*
Clinical Counseling
Clinical Psychology Curriculum & Instruction* Early Childhood Unified Educational Administration* eLearning and Online Teaching Certificate Elementary Education Elementary Literacy Certificate Elementary STEM Certificate English English Certificate Forensic Science Geospatial Analysis Certificate Health Information Professionals Certificate Health, Physical Education, and Recreation History History Certificate Informatics Informatics Certificate Information Technology Information, Technology, & Scientific Literacy Certificate Instructional Design and Technology*
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CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
Accounting Information Systems Marketing Clinical Addictions Counseling Clinical Mental Health Counseling Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Rehabilitation Counseling — Autism Spectrum Disorders Rehabilitation Counseling with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Curriculum Leadership Pre-K-12 Effective Practitioner Pre-K-12 National Board Certification Pre-K-12 Instructional Coach/Teacher Pre-K-12
Biology Chemistry Criminalistics
Social Sciences Geoinformatics Quantitative Economics Political Science
TESOL
CREDIT HOURS
DEGREE/CERTIFICATE
18 30 30 60 47
Certificate MACC MS MS MS
Online Online On Campus On Campus On Campus
LOCATION
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Certificate
Online
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MA or MS
On Campus
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MBA
60
MS
On Campus
60
MS
On Campus
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MS
Online
36 33 12 33 12 12 33-34 18
MS MS Certificate MS Certificate Certificate MA Certificate
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MS
16 18 32-33 36 18
Certificate Certificate MS MA Certificate
Online or On Campus Online Online Online Online
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MS
Online or On Campus
18 36 12 33
Certificate MS Certificate MS
Online On Campus Online Online or On Campus
Online or On Campus
Online Online Online or On Campus Online Online Online or On Campus Online On Campus
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM Instructional Specialist International Student Music Performance Certificate Leadership & Administration in Information Organizations Library and Information Management
Library Science
Mathematics Mathematics Certificate Music
Nursing*†
Physical Sciences
Psychology Psychology of Learning Certificate Public History Certificate Quantitative Economics Certificate School Counseling Secondary Literacy Certificate Social-Emotional Learning & Psychological Well-Being Certificate Special Education Teaching Teaching with Technology Certificate TESOL‡ TESOL Certificate‡ Youth Services Certificate
*Accelerated Online Program
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CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
CREDIT HOURS
DEGREE/CERTIFICATE
Elementary Content Elementary STEM Reading Specialist Pre-K-12
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MS
12 18
Certificate Certificate
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Ph.D.
Hybrid at Overland Park site only
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MLS
Hybrid at distance site (see pg. 6 for list of sites)
32-34 18
MS Certificate
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MM
Instructional Design and Technology Information Systems Informatics Leadership and Administration Youth Services Archives Studies Informatics Health Information Professionals Concentration Music Education Performance Performance Healthcare Management Nursing Education Healthcare Mgmt & Nursing Ed. Chemistry Earth Science Physics Physical Science Educational Psychology Experimental Psychology School Psychology
High Incidence Gifted, Talented, and Creative IDT
Projected to be offered in Spring 2021
LOCATION
Online or at Olathe site On Campus Online
Online or On Campus Online Online or On Campus On Campus
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MS
Online
30-32
MS
On Campus Online On Campus On Campus
30-35
MS or EdS
On Campus
18 15 12 48-49 12 18
Certificate Certificate Certificate MS Certificate Certificate
Online On Campus Online On Campus Online Online
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MS
36 12 36 15 18
MED Certificate MA Certificate Certificate
Online Online Online or On Campus Online or On Campus Online Online
‡Currently not accepting applications
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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CORKY PLUS TUITION Students from designated Missouri counties are eligible for in-state tuition. Qualifying counties in MO: Andrew, Bates, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Dekalb, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Platte, and Ray. MSEP AND NEARR Students from designated Oklahoma counties are eligible for in-state tuition as part of the Hornet Nation Waiver program. Qualifying counties in OK: Canadian, Cleveland, Cherokee, Creek, Garfield, Grady, Grant, Kingfisher, Kay, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Muskogee, Noble, Nowata, Oklahoma, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Tulsa, Wagoner, and Washington. Students living in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin are eligible for 150% of Kansas-Resident Tuition as part of MSEP and Hornet Nation Waiver programs.
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MN
WI
NE CO
KS
MO
IL
IN
OK
TX The states highlighted are apart of the Midwest Student Exchange Program, a tuition reduction program that assists out-of-state students from those states.
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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Graduate assistants receive a tuition waiver and a stipend during their university employment. They are also eligible for health insurance that is partially covered by ESU. Learn more at emporia.edu/assistantships FOR VETERANS Emporia State offers several types of VA education and training benefits, in
SCHOLARSHIPS A variety of scholarships are available for graduate students. In addition to those available through the graduate school, students are encouraged to ask their academic department about funding opportunities. Learn more at emporia.edu/gradscholarships SCHOLARSHIP NAME
TOTAL AMOUNT
Biology Scholarship
$500
Chapter 30–Montgomery G.I. Bill (Active Duty) Chapter 31–Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VRE) Chapter 32–Veterans Educational Assistance Program Chapter 33–Post 9/11 Yellow Ribbon Program Chapter 35–Survivors & Dependents Assistance Chapter 1606–Montgomery G.I. Bill (Selected Reserve) Chapter 1607–Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
Boylan Scholar Award
$2,125
Boylan Thesis Award
$250
GTA Excellence in Teaching
$500
Harold Durst Research Award
Up to $1,000
McNair Scholarship
$5,000
New Graduate Student Scholarship*
$500
Newbold Scholar Award
Up to $300
MCNAIR SCHOLARS Application fee is waived for all McNair Scholars. Scholarships are also available for McNair Scholars.
Robert Grover Graduate Scholarship
$400
Scholar’s Circle Award
Up to $250
Thesis and Dissertation Support Award
$500
TUITION AND FEES See all tuition and fees at emporia.edu/tuition
*also available to distance education students
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APPLY FOR ADMISSION SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION The application is available online via emporia.edu/gradapp. PAY YOUR APPLICATION FEE The application fee can be paid upon completion of your online application utilizing Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students Transcripts are considered official when they arrive in the Graduate Office in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution or are received through a secure electronic transcript service. COMPLETE DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Degree- and Certificate-Seeking Students Most degree-seeking programs have additional admissions requirements. Please check with your major department for additional requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. Adequate preparation in the proposed area of specialization (to be determined by the department of specialization). A grade point average of not less than 2.5 in the last 60 semester hours of study, or an overall grade point average of no less than 3.0 for a completed master’s degree.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Information and application can be found at emporia.edu/grad by selecting the “Graduate Assistants” link on the top of the page or under the Scholarship Opportunities section. Select, “Graduate Assistant Application” to apply.
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Campus Box 4003 ■ 1 Kellogg Circle ■ Emporia, Kansas 66801-5415 800.950.GRAD ■ gradinfo@emporia.edu ■ emporia.edu/grad