MS Adult Learning and Leadership:

Since 1998, one- and two-star generals and more than 1200 military-affiliated graduates have completed the adult education program and consistently have reported a significant positive effect on their careers and throughout all aspects of their lives. The program focuses on areas such as adult learning and motivation strategies, the neuroscience of learning, processes for developing effective education-related programs and the examination of cultural influences on learning.

Program Contact:

Dr. Royce Ann Collins
Adult Learning and Leadership Graduate Program Director
Email: racollin@k-state.edu
Phone: 913-307-7353

MA and PhD Security Studies:

The security studies program offers a broad, analytical perspective to national and international security. This interdisciplinary program prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and security and international affairs through a broad exploration of social science and historical methodologies. Coursework is taken through the political science and history departments and concentrates on issues related to armed conflict, war, foreign policy, strategy, regional history, military history, politics, government, economics, and society. Both on-campus and Fort Leavenworth students participate in the security studies program and classes at both locations are linked through videoconferencing.

Program Contact:

Dr. Michael Flynn
Security Studies Graduate Program Director
Email: securstu@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-6842

Master of Arts in Teaching:

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a 12-month program for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree outside the field of education who want to become teachers. This accelerated online teaching degree combines rigorous online coursework with a field experience in an accredited school near you—no matter where you live in the U.S. Choose from specializations in English, agricultural education, social studies or modern languages, regardless of what you studied as an undergraduate student. Once you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to apply for an Initial Teaching License in the state of Kansas. The license will transfer to other states upon completion of any additional requirements for that state.

Program Contact:

Dr. Tom Vontz
MAT Graduate Program Director
Email: tvontz@k-state.edu
Phone: 785-532-5525

Master of Science Data Analytics

The M.S. in Data Analytics is a STEM program that covers required qualifications such as data science, analysis skills, and business management. The College of Business at K-State has partnered across campus with six departments: Computer Science, Economics, Geography, Industrial Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics to offer a competitive graduate degree program in data analytics - the first graduate program in Kansas with this unique program.

The online data analytics master’s degree includes courses in both applied analytics and data science to provide students with an understanding of how to mine and effectively communicate the meanings of big data.

Program Contact:

Ms. Lynn Waugh
Data Analytics Graduate Programs Coordinator
Email: lwaugh@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-7190

Master of Science Computer Science

The online computer science master’s degree features a broad-based curriculum with a variety of systems-based, theoretical, and applied course options. Four areas of focus—cybersecurity, high assurance software engineering, cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, and data science—allow students to tailor the program to their goals.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitch Neilsen
Computer Science Graduate Program Director
Email: neilsen@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-7918

Master of Science Aeronautics

The program, designed in partnership with industry advisory boards along with a member of the Airworthiness Engineering Standards Committee (which created the standards approved in 2022), focuses on equipping students with the tools required to define, research and solve emerging aerospace challenges according to current industry needs. The program has two options of study - Aerospace Certification or Leadership and Policy.

Program Contact:

Dr. Michael Pritchard
Aeronautics Graduate Program Director
Email: mjp001@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-979-0706

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education:

Prepare for a career as an elementary school teacher (kindergarten through sixth grade) with the online elementary education bachelor’s degree. You will learn teaching techniques that utilize the latest technology and are designed to challenge and inspire elementary-aged students.

This program combines online coursework with a field experience in an accredited elementary school near you—no matter where you live in the U.S.

Program Contact:

Dr. Lori Levin
Elementary Education Program Director
Email: llevin@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-5525

Graduate Certificate Data Analytics

This program offers coursework in both technical data science and applied data analytics, providing a well-rounded field of study. The data science courses focus on techniques, methods and algorithms for storing, retrieving, managing, parsing, and computing data; the applied analytics courses cover application of computational methods toward business problems as well as communication with stakeholders.

Program Contact:

Ms. Lynn Waugh
Data Analytics Graduate Programs Coordinator
Email: lwaugh@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-7190

Graduate Certificate Conflict Resolution

This program explores the dynamics of conflict and how to resolve it through cooperation and collaboration. Students will learn to address the complexity of people's lives, help them build a sense of community, foster mutual respect and cooperation, and assist them in seeing the perspectives of others and collaborating rather than using power as a basis for resolving disputes.

Program Contact:

Dr. Brett Mallon
Conflict Resolution Graduate Programs Coordinator
Email: bmallon@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-5510

Graduate Certificate Adult Learning

This certificate program expands students’ skills in the areas of instructional methods, curriculum design, program planning and evaluation, and adult learning theories and principles. If you are teaching adults or facilitating workshops, this is an excellent certificate to enhance your skill set.

Program Contact:

Dr. Royce Ann Collins
Adult Learning and Leadership Graduate Program Director
Email: racollin@k-state.edu
Phone: 913-307-7353

Graduate Certificate Leadership Dynamics for Adult Learners

The certificate program prepares students to adapt to new challenges, engage and motivate employees, build effective relationships, and develop and lead high-performing teams. Coursework will focus on the human aspects of leadership, such as emotional intelligence, conflict management and staff management.

Program Contact:

Dr. Royce Ann Collins
Adult Learning and Leadership Graduate Program Director
Email: racollin@k-state.edu
Phone: 913-307-7353

Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Information Assurance

Focusing on protection from cyber attacks, the certificate teaches skills in risk assessment, open source surveillance, and intelligence in identifying cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures. Students learn how to ensure UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) data collection is accurate and secure, which is imperative in preventing hostile counterintelligence.

Program Contact:

Dr. Michael Pritchard
Aeronautics Graduate Program Director
Email: mjp001@ksu.edu
Phone: 785-979-0706

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