Graduate Certificate and
Endorsement Programs

Certificate programs are non-degree credentials designed to provide students with specialized knowledge that is less extensive than, and different from, a master's program. A certificate program represents a focused collection of courses that, when completed, affords the student some record of coherent academic accomplishment in a given discipline or set of related disciplines.

Endorsements are subject related. A licensed teacher in the State of Kansas can add an endorsement to his/her license. A licensed teacher may have an endorsement in reading, English as a Second Language, etc., which validates that the teacher is qualified or knowledgable in a certain area.

Academic Advising Certificate
This program is a 15-credit-hour certificate program offered in partnership with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA). This certificate prepares students for positions as academic advisors in college and university settings. More info »

Teaching and Learning Certificate
This program is a 20-credit hour curriculum that provides graduate level professional course work in education leading to teacher licensure in the following subject areas: Agriculture (6-12), Art (PK-12), Biology (6-12), Business (6-12), Chemistry (6-12), Earth & Space Science (6-12), Family & Consumer Sciences (6-12), Mathematics (6-12), Modern Language (PK-12), Music (PK-12), Physics (6-12), and Speech and Theatre (6-12). More info »

Digital Teaching and Learning Certificate
The Educational Computing, Design, and Online Learning Program at Kansas State University offers course work leading to a a KSU Graduate School certificate (not the same as licensure) or a master's degree in Digital Teaching and Learning for elementary and secondary teachers, school library media specialists, and technology coordinators. More info »

English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
Kansas State University offers Kansas elementary and secondary teachers and administrators the opportunity to complete requirements for an English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement via distance education. This endorsement is offered to educators who are certified to teach in Kansas. More info »

Reading Specialist Endorsement
Special licensure requirements exist for K-12 school teachers of special readuing classes in Kansas. In addition to degree certification and 2 years of verified teaching experience, a planned sequence of graduate reading courses are required for licensure endorsement. Students seeking this endorsement must hold a valid Kansas Professional teaching license. More info »