Wichita,
KS,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Teaching (Early Childhood Unified Residency) in Wichita United States | Wichita State University
Wichita State University
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Wichita United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
13,615
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Whether you're just starting your career or looking to transition into teaching, Wichita State's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides the essential knowledge and hands-on training needed to become a fully qualified educator. Wichita State prioritizes real-world experience—every degree program includes mandatory applied learning or research components, ensuring you graduate with practical skills that employers value.
For those pursuing early childhood education certification (birth through third grade), the Early Childhood Unified Residency (ECU-R) track offers a 36-credit graduate program combining coursework, student teaching, and either a capstone project or thesis to meet Kansas State Department of Education licensure requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The program is open to individuals who have:
Completed at least a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 hours, OR a GPA of 2.750 in last 60 hours combined with Miller Analogies Test score of at least 40 or GRE score
Passed a criminal background check that they obtain at their own expense
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Completed at least a BA/BS degree from an accredited institution
A minimum GPA of 3.0 in last 60 hours, OR a GPA of 2.750 in last 60 hours combined with Miller Analogies Test score of at least 40 or GRE score
Passed a criminal background check that they obtain at their own expense
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average
Achieved a grade point average of at least 2.750 from a U.S. institution, or its equivalent from a foreign institution, and no background deficiencies in the desired field of graduate study. Students with background deficiencies may be admitted on a conditional basis. In certain instances, the GPA may be based on the last 60 credit hours of coursework (or nearest semester or term break to this). Many departments require a higher minimum grade point average.
TOEFL 79 on the internet-based test, or 550 on the paper-based test.
IELTS minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required
Tuition
USD
13,615