School of Education and Human Sciences

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Curriculum and Teaching Bachelor of Science in Education
Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction
Graduate Certificate in Reading
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Master of Science in Education in Educational Administration
Master of Science in Education in Educational Technology
Master of Science in Education in Higher Education Administration
Master of Science in Education/Education and Social Policy
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Graduate Certificate in PK-12 Building Leadership
Educational Psychology Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Master of Science in Education in Educational Psychology and Research
Specialist in Education in School Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Couseling Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Research
Doctor of Philosophy in School Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain, and Education
Graduate Certificate in Social Emotional Wellness
Health, Sport, and Exercise Sciences Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sport Management
Minor in Sport Management
Undergraduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
Master of Science in Education in Health, Sport, and Exercise Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Health, Sport, and Exercise Science
Interdisciplinary Education Programs Minor in Education Studies
Special Education Undergraduate Certificate in KU Transition to Postsecondary Education
Master of Science in Education in Special Education
Doctor of Education in Special Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education
Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Graduate Certificate in High Incidence Disabilities Endorsement (KS)
Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Early Intervention
Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Special and Inclusive Education
Graduate Certificate in Licensure Endorsement in Early Childhood Unified (birth-k) (KS)
Graduate Certificate in Low Incidence Disabilities Endorsement (KS)
Graduate Certificate in Transition

Introduction

Founded in 1909, the University of Kansas School of Education & Human Sciences educates future teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, and health and sport professionals. The School offers a variety of programs at Joseph R. Pearson Hall and Robinson Center on the Lawrence campus. The KU School of Education & Human Sciences also offers several graduate degree programs, as well as an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, Kansas.

Mission Statement

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Nationally Accredited Programs

Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

The University of Kansas School of Education and Human Sciences educator preparation programs are accredited under the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards, for a period of 7 years, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2029. 

American Psychological Association (APA)

The Counseling Psychology and School Psychology doctoral programs offered by the School of Education & Human Sciences at the University of Kansas are accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA): 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242; Phone: (202) 336-5979 - TDD/TTY: (202) 336-6123. Both the School of Psychology Ed.S. and Ph.D. programs are approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), NCATE, and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).