Go from Para Educator to Teacher of Record in a shortened time with Wichita State University's Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP).

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education

Prepare for licensure as a Kansas teacher with our flexible program of study, specially designed for Para Educators to earn their Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Unified / Elementary education.

  • Complete your degree without leaving your current Para Educator job
  • Earn field experience for work as a Para Educator
  • 100% online courses, with some in-person options for general education course requirements
  • Dedicated success coaches / mentors provide guidance and support
  • Collaboration with Kansas community colleges and technical schools on transfer articulation agreements

Scholarships

TAP Admission Terms

  • Fall Semester - Acceptance Deadline - July 29, 2024
  • Spring Semester - Acceptance Deadline - Dec. 20, 2024
  • Summer Semester - Acceptance Deadline - May 13, 2024