Master's in Education and Social Policy at KU

Program overview

KU's MSE in education and social policy offers an individualized student experience that addresses essential questions in education and can be completed in less than two calendar years. The goal of the program is to prepare thoughtful and effective educators for a variety of settings.

Career outcomes in education and social policy

Depending on student interest, background, and trajectory, graduates' employers potentially include:

• State departments of education.
• City departments of education.
• Academic research centers.
• Not for profit organizations.
• Educational foundations.
• Education/social policy think tanks.

*This program is a master of science degree in educational leadership and policy studies with an emphasis in education and social policy. This is not a licensure program. Instead, it provides the skills and dispositions needed to thrive in these various organizations.