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Elementary Education: ESU-KC Program

Complete your teaching degree in the KC Metro area

Designed for busy lives

In the ESU-KC program, all courses are offered in the Kansas City area or online. Prior to student teaching, face-to-face courses are offered in the evenings, allowing you to plan around daytime appointments, family events and work schedules. Our partnerships with JCCC and KCKCC is designed to make the transfer to ESU seamless and simple.


Children reading at Walnut Elementary

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The first step is to be admitted to Emporia State University.

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Plan of study + timeline

Plan of Study

ESU has partnered with JCCC and KCKCC to create a transfer guide allowing you to graduate as quickly and efficiently as possible. Complete two years at JCCC or KCKCC and two years at Emporia State University to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education.

Contact our distance advisor for support in developing a plan of study to best fits your unique needs.

Timeline

Year 1 - Courses at community college partner

Year 2 - Courses at community college partner

Year 3 - Courses at Emporia State, offered locally in the Kansas City area.

Year 4 - Year-long internship, offered locally in the Kansas City area.


Student Teacher in the Elementary Education program reading to elementary student

Transferring is super easy!

All JCCC and KCKCC classes transfer to ESU.


Transition seamlessly

To make the transfer process as easy as possible, students should complete all of their JCCC classes first. Then it's time to begin your elementary education program with The Teachers College at ESU (while still studying in the KC Metro area). *

*If you have a couple of classes left when entering the ESU program, you may apply for financial aid to be split between the two schools.

Scholarships + financial aid

We make college affordable

We believe the path to becoming a teacher should be affordable. Reduce the cost of an undergraduate degree by completing two years at a community college and then receive additional scholarships at Emporia State as a distance transfer student. Plus, as an ESU student, there are many scholarships and avenues of financial assistance available to you.

Financial aid

Financial Aid is available from both JCCC for the General Education portion of the program and from ESU for the Elementary Education portion of the program. Students who are taking classes from both JCCC and ESU at the same time may qualify for joint financial aid. Students need to contact both the ESU's financial aid office and the Johnson County Community College financial aid office to find out more information.

Other Financial Assistance Options

Breidenthal Education Scholars

Breidenthal Education Scholars

Potential students who graduated from a Wyandotte County high school are eligible for the renewable scholarship.

Elberta Harris Scholarship

Elberta Harris Scholarship

Potential students who graduated from a Johnson County high school are eligible for the renewable Elberta Harris Scholarship.

Phi Theta Kappa Membership Scholarship

Phi Theta Kappa Membership Scholarship

Students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa when transferring to the program will be eligible for $1,000 in scholarships. The funds will be disbursed between the first fall and spring or spring and fall semesters of $500 each. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 hours and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

TEACH Kansas City Scholarship

TEACH Kansas City Scholarship

As a partner institution, potential students in the program are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from Teach KC.

TEACH Kansas City Fee Reimbursement

TEACH Kansas City Fee Reimbursement

As a partner institution, potential students in the program are eligible for up to $100 in fee reimbursement to cover application and exam costs.

Transfer Scholarships

Transfer Scholarships

Distance students that transfer to ESU with a 3.0 or higher are eligible for transfer scholarships. Students must maintain full time enrollment to receive the scholarship and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Teacher Service Scholarship

Teacher Service Scholarship

Potential students who are Kansas residents are eligible for the Teacher Service Scholarship.

Other Available Scholarships

After attending community college for two years you can receive additional scholarships at Emporia State as a Distance Transfer Student.

Contact information

For questions or more information, please contact Todd Roberts at 785-418-9309 or troberts@emporia.edu.

ESU-KC Office location

8400 W 110th St, Suite 155A
Overland Park, KS 66210