Beginning Your Career As A Licensed Teacher
Students who graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Unified Early Childhood from the University of Kansas will have fulfilled the requirements for the degree as well as Kansas initial teaching license for birth through age eight. The School of Education provides information about the Kansas licensure exams, application process, how to apply from out-of-state, and more. View the licensure page here.
Students interested in careers as a Unified Early Childhood Teacher should visit the University Career Center web page for information on career paths, job titles, salary and income levels, and more!
Potential Careers in Unified Early Childhood Education
The Bachelor's degree in Unified Early Childhood prepares students to work as teachers in the classroom, as well as with other education-related organizations. There are a variety of career paths a student can take, including:
- Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Specialist
- Pre-School Teacher
- Elementary Teacher
In addition to these position and licensure endorsement options, those who choose to pursue an advanced degree after graduation are competitive for many highly-selective master's and doctoral degree programs across the country.