| Four-Year University Route
| | Step 1: | Enter a four-year college or university |
| Step 2: | Apply for a scholarship for future teachers if you need financial assistance. Learn more about scholarship opportunities |
| Step 3: | Meet the eligibility requirements and apply for acceptance in an approved teacher preparation program. |
| Step 4: | Enter an approved teacher preparation program. View a list of approved teacher preparation programs in Kansas |
| Step 5: | Graduate and complete teacher preparation program |
| Step 6: | Pass the Praxis content area test for the particular subject matter(s) you will be teaching View list of tests and passing requirements |
| Step 7: | All applicants for an initial Kansas license must submit a fingerprint for KBI and FBI background checks. Request a fingerprint card and instructions |
| Step 8: | Earn license from the Kansas Department of Education |
| Step 9: | Begin teaching! |
Community College Route |
| Step 1: | Enter a two year college to complete core requirements or earn an associates degree |
| Step 2: | Apply for a scholarship for future teachers if you need financial assistance. Learn more about scholarships |
| Step 3: | Transfer to a four-year college or university |
| Step 4: | Meet the eligibility requirements and apply for acceptance in an approved teacher preparation program. |
| Step 5: | Enter accredited teacher preparation program. View a list of approved teacher preparation programs in Kansas |
| Step 6: | Graduate and complete teacher preparation program |
| Step 7: | Pass content area test for the particular subject matter(s) you will be teaching View list of tests and passing requirements |
| Step 8: | All applicants for an initial Kansas license must submit a fingerprint for KBI and FBI background checks. Request a fingerprint card and instructions |
| Step 9: | Earn license from the Kansas Department of Education |
| Step 10: | Begin teaching! |