Many options are available for educators.  Whether you are looking to enhance your teaching skills or preparing for an administrative position, Baker University has what you need.

• The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) degree is a 36-credit hour degree program designed to develop exemplary educational leaders in PreK-12 classrooms. Along with an emphasis on application in the classroom, the program combines the necessary knowledge base with opportunities for personal and professional growth, preparing teachers to meet today’s challenges in the teaching profession.

• The Master of Science in School Leadership (MSSL) degree is a 37-credit hour degree program designed to meet the needs of teachers and qualified school personnel to secure PreK-12 school leadership licensure. Persons holding a previously earned masters degree in a field of education and wanting to obtain school leadership licensure should contact the graduate SOE licensure officer.    The fundamental program goal is to develop building level administrators who have the knowledge and leadership skills to cultivate and lead schools that promote success for all students. The MSSL degree satisfies the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) standards for school leadership licensure. KSDE has reciprocal licensure with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 

• The Master of Science in Special Education (MSSE) program is a 33-credit hour degree program designed to prepare and license adaptive special education teachers. This program is delivered through the Midwest Associated Colleges Consortium (MACC), a partnership between Baker University, MidAmerica Nazarene University, and University of St. Mary. Persons holding a provisional license in special education should contact the graduate SOE licensure officer for an individualized transcript evaluation. The fundamental program goal of the MSSE is to prepare teachers to effectively instruct students with adaptive needs K-12. The MSSE degree satisfies the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) standards for K-6, 5-8, or 6-12 special education licensure. 

• The Master of Science in Teaching (MST) program is a 41-credit hour degree program designed to meet the needs of those desiring initial teacher licensure in secondary areas and is offered in conjunction with The Midwest Associated Colleges Consortium (MACC) Restricted License program. This program allows people with degrees in content areas to teach for three years while earning teacher licensure in secondary education. Candidates for this degree must be accepted into the Restricted License program. At the completion of the first 26 hours, candidates are eligible for an initial teaching license at the secondary level. The completion of the last 15 hours satisfies the requirements for a masters degree in teaching.  

• The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) program is a 61-credit hour degree program designed to prepare and license candidates for any district level administrative position and for leadership positions in a variety of organizations. Candidates who complete this program may seek district level licensure in addition to the Ed.D. degree once building level licensure has been earned. The fundamental program goal of the Ed.D. is to prepare leaders both in and out of educational organizations.

• The Restricted Licensure program is a 26-credit program for individuals seeking initial licensure.  Applicants possess a bachelor’s degree and must gain a teaching position in Kansas.  Candidates may elect to complete an additional 15 credits to be awarded the Master of Arts in Education degree.