Counselor Education

This department is committed to excellence in the preparation and continuing development of professionals in the counseling field. Counselor preparation options include specialized knowledge and skills required for placement in Art Therapy, Addiction, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, and School Counseling settings. The department houses one undergraduate program - Rehabilitation & Disability Studies – and four graduate programs – Art Therapy Counseling, Clinical Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling and School Counseling.

Elementary Education / Early Childhood / Special Education

This department offers one undergraduate program - Elementary Education - and four graduate programs: an Instructional Specialist degree with concentrations in Reading Specialist PK-12/Elementary Content/Elementary STEM, a master’s degree in Early Childhood Unified Education (Birth to Age 8 or Birth to K), a master’s degree in special education and a master's degree in elementary education for career changers.

Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

This department aims to prepare quality professionals in the areas of athletic training, health, physical education, sports leadership and recreation, and coaching; facilitate practical and action-based research and scholarly inquiry; and provide cutting-edge and collaborative services. We embrace and promote lifelong opportunities for discovery, learning, and participation that contribute to healthy lifestyles.

Instructional Design & Technology

The worldwide market for eLearning reached $35.6 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow to more than $51 billion soon. The Kansas Occupational Outlook Handbook forecasts 24.7 percent growth through 2020 for instructional designers and coordinators.

Emporia State's programs in Instructional Design & Technology include a master's degree in IDT as well as certificates in eLearning, and in teaching with technology.

Psychology

This department provides undergraduate training for those students who plan either to enter the workforce upon graduation or do graduate work in Psychology. Undergraduate preparation is also offered for students who plan to teach Psychology at the secondary level or minor in Psychology. At the graduate level (master's degree), training is provided in Clinical Psychology and School Psychology. The Specialist in Education degree is also offered in School Psychology. In addition, the department offers an online program for the certificate in the psychology of learning and exceptionality.

School Leadership / Middle & Secondary Teacher Education

This department boasts a rich tradition of graduating many effective Kansas teachers and administrators. Well over 25% of current administrators in Kansas have at least one degree from The Teachers College at Emporia State University. Recently the department completed a review of its existing curriculum and strengthened course content in order to better prepare school leaders for the 21st century.